rehypothecation
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
rehypothecate + -ion, alternatively re- + hypothecation.
Noun[edit]
rehypothecation (countable and uncountable, plural rehypothecations)
- (finance) The pledge of hypothecated client-owned securities in a margin account to secure a bank loan; usually used for mortgages.