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Meaning of rehypothecation in English:

rehypothecation

Pronunciation /ˌriːhʌɪˌpɒθɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun

US Finance

  • The pledging of securities held in brokers' client accounts as collateral, usually for buying further securities.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Titusville Morning Herald. From re- + hypothecation, after rehypothecate.