Security

Definitions of "security"

• Freedom from risk or danger; safety. noun
• Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence. noun
• Something that gives or assures safety, as. noun
• A group or department of private guards. noun
• Measures adopted by a government to prevent espionage, sabotage, or attack. noun
• Measures adopted, as by a business or homeowner, to prevent a crime such as burglary or assault. noun
• Measures adopted to prevent escape. noun
• Something deposited or given as assurance of the fulfillment of an obligation; collateral. noun
• One who undertakes to fulfill the obligation of another; a surety. noun
• A financial instrument, such as a stock or bond, representing rights of ownership or creditorship and often traded in secondary markets. noun
• The state of being secure. noun
• Freedom from annoyance, harm, danger, or loss; safety. noun
• That which secures or makes safe; protection; defense; guard. noun
• A guaranty or pledge; something given or deposited as surety for the fulfilment of a promise or an obligation, the payment of a debt, or the like. noun
• A person who engages or pledges himself for the performance of another's obligations; one who becomes surety for another. noun
• An evidence of debt or of property, as a bond or a certificate of stock: as, government securities. noun
• The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. noun
• Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power or safety; hence, assurance; certainty. noun
• Hence, carelessness; negligence; heedlessness. noun

The word "security" in example sentences

The final constitution should give effect to a progressive concept of security and should accordingly provide principled guidelines regarding the objectives of security and the interpretation of threats to security*.. [Building a United Nation]

He was not desiring territory, but protection and security to the interests of his people, _security_ to prevent the. [Lady Rosamond's Secret A Romance of Fredericton]

Fightertrainer. com will be at the Madtown Throwdown on AUG 1st in Madison, WI. lyndeross My husband at bible study = sweet security dcsecurityjobs Have a #security clearance question?. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7]

There is no security adress listed at [1] and hence took the industry standard security contacts addresses [email protected] and [email protected] [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] No reply.. [SecuObs.com]

After I got through security (jacket went through Xray) and was waiting to board, I reached in my pocket and realized I had a 4″ lockback knife… completely ignored by the ’security’ folks (lucky for me).. [Coyote Blog » Blog Archive » Security Theater]

He found the security office and quickly picked the ’security’ lock.. [In Darkness » Blog Archive » From the Archives: Sentinal]

"The term security no longer denotes safety for us," he added from the city's GT Hospital where his son was fighting for his life in the intensive care unit.. [Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph]

Experience tells us that with this crew, "security" is just a code word for fear.. [January 2006]

- The term security is connected with the rule of law, freedoms, rights, peace or something that secures equality.. [Security]

SIMONE: He's thinking about January when he can go back to the ranch and just the title security and prosperity partnership, which did we get out of that?. [CNN Transcript Apr 23, 2008]

· Enhance Special Branch accountability with its powers and responsibilities spelt out in law so that it can function impartially and independently and to clearly define the term security to avoid misconception and abuse of power.. [Sassy MP]

· Enhance Special Branch accountability with its powers and responsibilities spelt out in law so that it can function impartially and independently and to clearly define the term security to avoid misconception and abuse of power.. [Sassy MP]

Call me a pedant, but I object to the use of the term security contractors when referring to these mercenaries.. [Boing Boing]

Unionizing our security is the stupidest thing that I've heard.. [DeMint defends blocking appointment of TSA chief]

No lady, the threat to our security is the weak knee liberals like your boss.. [Clinton says Yemen instability a threat to global security]

Is it the rule of law or that they want to scare us into believing that our security is a risk, without the draconion measures of taking away the rights stated in Our Constitution.. [Debate on 9/11 trial follows partisan divide]