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English to English noun
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the state of being free from danger or injury |  | Example: we support the armed services in the name of national security
source: wordnet30
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defense against financial failure; financial independence | | Example: his pension gave him security in his old age
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
source: wordnet30
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freedom from anxiety or fear | | Example: the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
source: wordnet30
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a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | | Example: he held several valuable securities
source: wordnet30
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property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | | Example: bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
source: wordnet30
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a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers | | Example: the head of security was a former policeman
source: wordnet30
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a guarantee that an obligation will be met | | source: wordnet30
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an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in | | source: wordnet30
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measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | | Example: military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
source: wordnet30
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The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. | | source: webster1913
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