(microbiology, planktology) The lower or posterior half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate

plural of hypotheca

(transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage. / (politics, Britain) To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

the use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc.

(Britain) A tax levied for a specific expenditure.

In a hypothecary manner; by means of hypothecation

plural of hypothecation

plural of hypothecary

(law) The holder of a hypothec, or pledge

Of, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loan