Security (Noun)
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Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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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; "he held several valuable securities".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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The state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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A guarantee that an obligation will be met.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.