plural of hypothecator

(law) One who hypothecates or pledges anything as security for the repayment of money borrowed.

hypothecatory

plural of hypothecary

plural of hypotheca

Of, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loan

(law) The holder of a hypothec, or pledge

(microbiology, planktology) The lower or posterior half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate

The layer of hyphal tissue directly beneath the thecium

plural of hypothecium