security

nouns

the state of being free from danger or injury
"we support the armed services in the name of national security"
security
is derived from
secure
antonym
insecurity
is a type of (narrower)
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
"insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk"
safety
defense against financial failure; financial independence
"his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
protection, security
is derived from
secure
freedom from anxiety or fear
"the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
security
is derived from
secure
is a type of (narrower)
feeling no fear
bravery, fearlessness
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
"he held several valuable securities"
certificate, security
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
security, surety
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
"the head of security was a former policeman"
security, security department
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
security, surety
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
security, security measure, security system
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
"military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
security, security measures