secured

adjective

1
a
: guaranteed or protected by security
a secured claim
b
: constituting security
secured property
2
: having a security interest
an interest rendering the primary lender secured
3
: involving or providing for the creation of a security interest
a secured sale

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“Secured.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/secured. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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