Associations to the word «Hypothecate»

Wiktionary

HYPOTHECATE, verb. (transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. (politics) (British) To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

Dictionary definition

HYPOTHECATE, verb. Pledge without delivery or title of possession.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada