n.
1.the state of being free from danger or injury
2.a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
3.a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
4.measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
5.defense against financial failure
6.freedom from anxiety or fear
7.an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
8.property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
9.a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Idiom of the Day
on the beam
just right or correct, doing well
What the politician said about the tax problem was right on the beam.