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

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi