Definition for: security

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English

Etymology

From Middle English securite < Old French < Latin securitas < Latin securus "safe, secure".

Noun

security

1. the condition of not being threated, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially
2. something that secures
3. an organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order
4. something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation
5. ( finance ) proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments
6. ( finance ) property temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan

Synonyms

• ( condition of not being threatened ): safety
• ( something that secures ): protection
• ( something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation ): guarantee, surety

Antonyms

• ( condition of being threatened ): insecurity

Translations

condition of not being threatened

something that secures

organization or department responsible for providing security

something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation

finance: proof of ownership

finance: property temporarily relinquished

• Arabic : 'Amaan m .
• Chinese : 安全 (ān quán)
• Czech : bezpečnost, zajištění, ostraha (2)
• Hebrew : ביטחון m .
• Indonesian : keamanan (1), sekuritas (3???), jaminan (4)
• Norwegian : sikkerhet m . (1,4), sikkerhetstjeneste m . (2), obligasjon m . (3), gjeldsbrev n . (3)
• Spanish : seguridad f .
• Italian : sicurezza f .

Related terms

• Security Council

Other Translations for "security"

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