- security
- se|cu|ri|tysb. (fk.) (sikkerhedsafdeling i lufthavn e.l.), i sms. security-, fx securitypersonale, securitytjek
Dansk ordbog. 2015.
security
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Security — is the condition of being protected against danger, loss, and criminals. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside.… … Wikipedia
security — se·cur·i·ty /si kyu̇r ə tē/ n pl ties 1 a: something (as a mortgage or collateral) that is provided to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation used his property as security for a loan b: surety see also … Law dictionary
security — [si kyoor′ə tē] n. pl. securities [ME securite < L securitas < securus: see SECURE] 1. the state of being or feeling secure; freedom from fear, anxiety, danger, doubt, etc.; state or sense of safety or certainty 2. something that gives or… … English World dictionary
Security — Se*cu ri*ty, n.; pl. {Securities}. [L. securitas: cf. F. s[ e]curit[ e]. See {Secure}, and cf. {Surety}.] 1. The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. Specifically: (a) Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
security — Something given or pledged to a person who is lending money in order to secure or guarantee payment of that debt. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) Under Title 11 U.S.C. Section 101: (49) The term security (A) includes (i) note; (ii)… … Glossary of Bankruptcy
Security — Widefield, CO U.S. Census Designated Place in Colorado Population (2000): 29845 Housing Units (2000): 10177 Land area (2000): 14.522255 sq. miles (37.612466 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.493456 sq. miles (1.278046 sq. km) Total area (2000):… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
Security, CO — Security Widefield, CO U.S. Census Designated Place in Colorado Population (2000): 29845 Housing Units (2000): 10177 Land area (2000): 14.522255 sq. miles (37.612466 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.493456 sq. miles (1.278046 sq. km) Total area… … StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places
security — (n.) mid 15c., condition of being secure, from L. securitas, from securus (see SECURE (Cf. secure)). Meaning freedom from care is from 1550s; that of something which secures is from 1580s; safety of a state, person, etc. is from 1941. Legal sense … Etymology dictionary
security — [n1] safety, protection aegis, agreement, armament, armor, asylum, bail, bond, care, collateral, compact, contract, covenant, cover, custody, defense, earnest, freedom, guarantee, guard, immunity, insurance, pact, pawn, pledge, precaution,… … New thesaurus
security — surety, guaranty, *guarantee, bond, bail Analogous words: *pledge, earnest, token … New Dictionary of Synonyms
security — ► NOUN (pl. securities) 1) the state of being or feeling secure. 2) the safety of a state or organization against criminal activity such as terrorism or espionage. 3) a thing deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfilment of an undertaking … English terms dictionary
