1. A financial arrangement where a loan or obligation is backed by collateral or debt instruments that serve as security for the creditor in case of default
The mortgage is secured by debt against the property.
A hipoteca é garantida por dívida contra a propriedade.
2. An asset or liability that is pledged as collateral to ensure repayment of a debt obligation
The equipment loan is secured by debt obligations from the company.
O empréstimo de equipamento é garantido por obrigações de dívida da empresa.