| Pledge (pledge) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Pledge |
| [OF. plege,
pleige, pledge, guaranty, LL. plegium, plivium]
akin to OF. plevir to bail, guaranty, perhaps fr. L.
praebere to proffer, offer (sc. fidem a trust, a
promise of security |
The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to
a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract
created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered
or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so
delivered or deposited; something put in pawn.
A person who
undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a
hostage.
A hypothecation without transfer of
possession.
Anything given or considered as a security
for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the
best pledge for the performance of treaties.
A promise or agreement by which one binds
one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a
solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors
or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no
pledges.
A sentiment to which assent is given by
drinking one's health; a toast; a health.
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| Pledge (pledge) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Pledge |
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To
deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn] to leave in possession of
another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
To give or pass as a security; to
guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and
honor.
To secure performance of, as by a
pledge.
To bind or engage by promise or
declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's
self.
To invite another to drink, by drinking of
the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will;
hence, to drink the health of; to toast.
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