ETYM Cf. French sauveté.
1. A safe place; SYN. refuge.
2. A score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line.
3. The state of being safe.

ETYM Latin securitas: cf. French sécurité. Related to Secure, Surety.
1. Freedom from anxiety or fear.
2. Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; SYN. security measures.
3. The state of being free from danger or injury.
4. Property that one's creditor can claim in case one defaults on one's obligation; SYN. surety.
5. Defense against financial failure; SYN. protection.
6. A guarantee that an obligation will be met; SYN. surety.
7. A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; SYN. certificate.
8. A department responsible for the security of the institutions property and workers. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. seurte, Old Fren. seürté, French sűreté. Related to Sure, Security.
Something clearly established.