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pledges definition and meaning
n.
The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between the debtor and creditor by a thing being so delivered or deposited, forming a species of bailment; also, that which is so delivered or deposited; something put in pawn.
n.
A person who undertook, or became responsible, for another; a bail; a surety; a hostage.
n.
A hypothecation without transfer of possession.
n.
Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties.
n.
A promise or agreement by which one binds one's self to do, or to refrain from doing, something; especially, a solemn promise in writing to refrain from using intoxicating liquors or the like; as, to sign the pledge; the mayor had made no pledges.
n.
A sentiment to which assent is given by drinking one's health; a toast; a health.
n.
To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
n.
To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.
n.
To secure performance of, as by a pledge.
n.
To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.
n.
To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast.
Crossword clues for pledges
- 2 Take temporarily
- An oath
- Assurance
- Commitment
- Oath
- Promise
- Promise formally
- Promise ledge to support first pylon
- Solemn promise
- Undertaking
- Vow quietly to stay on the shelf
- Gave undertakings
- Guarantees
- Promises
- Vows
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