1. Most generally, to produce an effect on; to influence in some way.
2. Civil law. To pledge (property or revenues) as security for a loan; HYPOTHECATE.
3. Scots law. To seize (debtor’s property, etc.).
1. Most generally, to produce an effect on; to influence in some way.
2. Civil law. To pledge (property or revenues) as security for a loan; HYPOTHECATE.
3. Scots law. To seize (debtor’s property, etc.).