a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) | measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. |
a connection that fastens things together | an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in |
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition | a guarantee that an obligation will be met |
an electrical force linking atoms | freedom from anxiety or fear |
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal | a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers |
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation |
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest | defense against financial failure; financial independence |
a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents | a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends |
| the state of being free from danger or injury |