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Debt security sterling

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Secured debt

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Debts on a security

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lien waiver

lien waiver A document that releases a consumer (homeowner) from any further obligation for payment of a debt once it has been paid in full. Lien waivers typically are used by homeowners who hire a contractor … lien waiver A document that releases a consumer (homeowner) from any further obligation for payment of a debt once

Pawn or Pledge

purpose. It is also of the essence of the contract that the thing should be delivered as a security for some debt or engagement. It may be delivered as security for a future debt or engagement, as … Pawn or Pledge [fr. pignus, Lat.], a bailment of goods by a debtor to his creditor, to be kept till the debt is discharged. A mortgage of goods is in the

Lien

It must not be inconsistent with the express terms or the clear intent of the contract. (2) The debts or claims to which a lien properly attaches. It attaches only to certain and liquidated demands, and not … from which possessory liens are exempt. Instances of equitable liens are vendor's lien (q.v.); partner's lien on partnership assets; trustee's lien for costs, charges and expenses; and other instances, where equity allows a lien. As to maritime

mortgage

1 a : a conveyance of title to property that is given to secure an obligation (as a debt) and that is defeated upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms [shows that a deed was intended … mortgage [Anglo-French, from Old French, from mort dead (from Latin mortuus) + gage security] 1 a : a conveyance of title to property that is given to secure an obligation (as a

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