hypothecate verb trans. [hʌɪ'pɒƟɪkeɪt] E17.[medieval Latin hypothecat- pa. ppl stem of hypothecare, from hypotheca: see HYPOTHEC, -ATE3.]1. Give or pledge as security; pawn; mortgage.
E17.2. =
HYPOTHESIZE 2.
E20.3. Pledge (money) by law to a specific purpose.
■ hypothe'cation noun L17. ■ hypothecator noun E19. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲