1. The state of being free from danger or injury
   "we support the armed services in the name of national security"
    
2. Freedom from anxiety or fear
   "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
    
3. Measures taken as a precaution against theft, espionage or sabotage etc.
   "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"; "The company implemented new security measures after the data breach";
   - security measures
    
4. Defence against financial failure; financial independence
   "his pension gave him security in his old age";
   - protection
    
5. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
   "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security";
   - surety
    
6. A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
   "the head of security was a former policeman"; "The security department installed new surveillance cameras throughout the building";
   - security department
    
7. A guarantee that an obligation will be met
   "The company provided a security for the loan";
   - surety
    
8. (finance) a tradable financial asset such as a stock, bond, or derivative
   "The broker recommended investing in blue-chip securities"
    
9. A document that proves ownership of an investment and the right to receive associated benefits
   "he held several valuable securities";
   - certificate

Derived forms: securities

Type of: assets, bravery, department, fearlessness, guarantee, guard, instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document, precaution, safeguard, safety, section, transferred possession, transferred property, warrant, warranty

Antonym: insecurity

Encyclopedia: Security, Colorado