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collateral
—collateral /kəˈlæt.ər.əl/ aep /-ˈlæt̬.ɚ-/
Ⅰ adjective FORMAL ► F0 connected but less important, or of the same family although not directly related: » collateral senses of a word» a collateral branch of the familyThesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerning
Ⅱ noun [U] SPECIALIZED ► F0 valuable property owned by someone who wants to borrow money, that they agree will become the property of the company or person who lends the money if the debt is not paid back: » She used/put up her house as collateral for a loan.Thesaurus+: ↑Savings, interest and capital |