a conveyance of an interest in property as security for the repayment of money borrowed.

the deed by which such a transaction is effected.

the rights conferred by it, or the state of the property conveyed.

Law . to convey or place (real property) under a mortgage.

to place under advance obligation; pledge

to mortgage one's life to the defense of democracy.

noun

contract , debt , deed , homeowner’s loan , pledge , title , encumbrance , hock , hypothecation , lien , loan , obligation , pawn , trust

verb

hypothecate , pledge