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security
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
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noun
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
“military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising”
noun
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
noun
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
noun
freedom from anxiety or fear
“the watch dog gave her a feeling of security”
noun
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
“the head of security was a former policeman”
noun
defense against financial failure; financial independence
“his pension gave him security in his old age”
noun
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
“bankers are reluctant to lend without good security”
noun
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
“he held several valuable securities”
noun
the state of being free from danger or injury
“we support the armed services in the name of national security”
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military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
the head of security was a former policeman
his pension gave him security in his old age
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
he held several valuable securities
we support the armed services in the name of national security
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