plural of hypotheca

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

the use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc.

(Britain) A tax levied for a specific expenditure.

(transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage. / (politics, Britain) To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

plural of hypothecation

plural of hypothecary

(microbiology, planktology) Of or pertaining to the hypotheca, the lower half of the shell of certain types of plankton

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