Definition of "hypothec" in English

noun

1. (law) In Scotland, a landlord's right over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent.

2. (law) In Québec, a legal right over property used as security for an obligation, such as a mortgage.

3. (colloquial) Everything; the whole lot.

   • ...saddle and all, the whole hypothec turned round and grovelled in the dust below the donkey’s belly.