affect
affect, vb. 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.).
affect, vb. 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.).