hypothecate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But previous attempts to "hypothecate" - or earmark - National Insurance contributions for specific public services have been abandoned.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024

If they had no property real or personal to hypothecate, they could borrow on their personal credit only from usurers, who charged 20% and more interest.

From Time Magazine Archive

She would get Carmen to hypothecate her own interest in this new company, if necessary.

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis

In like case I might hypothecate, "To go light, discard all but the really necessary articles."

From The Forest by White, Stewart Edward

He will not repudiate a promise to pay while he has money in bank or securities to hypothecate.

From The Pride of Palomar by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)