sɪˈkjuərɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
secure condition or
feeling. 2 a
thing that guards or guarantees. 3 a
the safety of a
State,
company,
etc.,
against espionage,
theft, or
other danger. b an
organization for ensuring
this. 4 a thing deposited or pledged as a
guarantee of the fulfilment of an
undertaking or the
payment of a loan, to be forfeited in case of
default. 5 (often in pl.) a
certificate attesting
credit or the ownership of
stock, bonds, etc. øon security of using as a guarantee. security
blanket 1 an
official sanction on
information in the
interest of security. 2 a blanket or other
familiar object given as a
comfort to a
child. Security
Council a
permanent body of the United Nations seeking to
maintain peace and security. security
guard a
person employed to
protect the security of buildings, vehicles, etc. security
risk a person
whose presence may threaten security. [ME f. OF securit÷ or L securitas (as SECURE)]