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Security Deposit
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security deposit n
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: money provided by a tenant to a landlord to secure performance of a rental agreement or compensate for possible loss or damage
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.