security
/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ · noun
Meaning
- The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
- Something that secures.
- An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
- Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
- Freedom from apprehension.
- (often used in plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.W
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