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Meaning of collateralize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To secure a loan or other contract by using collateral.
  2. To pledge assets as collateral.

Equivalents

Examples

“A debt instrument is collateralized when the creditor has rights over an asset or revenue stream that would allow it, if the borrower defaults on its payment obligations, to rely on the asset or revenue stream to secure repayment of the debt.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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