security deposit

/səˈkjʊrəɾi dɪˈpɑzɪt/
/sɪˈkjʊərəti dɪˈpɒzɪt/
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Definitions of security deposit
  1. noun
    the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities
    synonyms: margin
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    type of:
    deposit, down payment
    a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later
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