We have spotted PLEDGE (6 Letters) a total of 7 times in our database. Below you may see the clues associated with PLEDGE and also when and where was it last seen:
Definition
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The transfer of possession of personal property from a
debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the
contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so
delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which
is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn. |
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A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another;
a bail; a surety; a hostage. |
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A hypothecation without transfer of possession. |
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Anything given or considered as a security for the
performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best
pledge for the performance of treaties. |
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A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do,
or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in
writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to
sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges. |
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A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's
health; a toast; a health. |
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To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in
possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch. |
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To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to
plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor. |
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To secure performance of, as by a pledge. |
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To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage
solemnly; as, to pledge one's self. |
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To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first,
and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink
the health of; to toast. |
Referring crossword puzzle clues
Usage among publishers:
- Universal: Dec 17, 2023
- Thomas Joseph: Dec 9, 2023
- New York Times: Oct 8, 2023
- New York Times: Jul 13, 2023
- Thomas Joseph: Feb 9, 2023
- USA Today: Nov 8, 2022
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