What is another word for ANTICHRESIS?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪkɹˈiːsɪs] (IPA) 
Antichresis is a legal term referring to the act of using the income or profits generated by someone else's property to pay off a debt owed to the property owner. Synonyms for antichresis include security interest, hypothecation, collateral, and pledge. These terms describe different types of lending arrangements involving property as a guarantee of repayment. Security interest and collateral are commonly used in the context of secured loans, where the lender has legal rights over the borrower's assets in the event of default. Hypothecation and pledge refer to the pledge of specific assets as collateral for a loan. Understanding these terms is crucial for anyone involved in lending or borrowing money, particularly in the context of real estate transactions.
