Security

The condition or quality of being secure; secureness.

Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power of safety; hence, assurance; certainty.

Hence, carelessness; negligence; heedlessness.

Freedom from risk; safety.

That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense.

Something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge.

One who becomes surety for another, or engages himself for the performance of another's obligation.

An evidence of debt or of property, as a bond, a certificate of stock, etc.; as, government securities.

the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"

a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"

defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"