security

noun

1. 1

   measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

   military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

2. 2

   an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

3. 3

   a guarantee that an obligation will be met

4. 4

   freedom from anxiety or fear

   the watch dog gave her a feeling of security

5. 5

   a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers

   the head of security was a former policeman

6. 6

   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

7. 7

   property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

   bankers are reluctant to lend without good security

8. 8

   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

9. 9

   the state of being free from danger or injury

   we support the armed services in the name of national security