For example Once an uncommon sight on the High Street, pawn shops are now becoming commonplace. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Security Something of value pledged to a bank by a borrower. If the borrower fails to repay the debt, the bank can sell the security and repay the debt out of the proceeds of the sale.