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                  hypothec

                  derived from the concept of a ‘hypothetical’ security; it could be said to be an understood security, right or claim which a creditor might have over something belonging to his debtor (or potential debtor).  For example, a landlord could be said to have a hypothec over the crops grown by his tenants in any particular year, for the rents due for that year.