Rehypothecation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The pledge of hypothecated client-owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan; usually used for mortgages. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From rehypothecate + -ion, alternatively re- + hypothecation.

Related phrases

margin account

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