security

se-cu-ri-ty

noun

Measures taken to guard against crime, attack, or escape.

"They installed new security cameras around the building."

noun

The state of being free from danger or threat; safety.

"The airport has tight security to prevent terrorism."

noun

Something pledged as collateral for repayment of a loan.

"He offered his house as security for the bank loan."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: surety, security department, security measure, security system, protection, certificate, security measures

Antonyms: insecurity