securitization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fact or process of securitizing assets; the conversion of loans into securities, usually in order to sell them on to other investors.
  2. The act of convincing a relevant audience to treat a topic as a matter of security (regardless of whether it constitutes an actual threat), thus justifying the use of extraordinary measures.

Pronunciation

/sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/

Word forms

securitization securitizations securitisation

Etymology

From securitize + -ation.

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