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secularism
nounMedium (common in academic, political, and legal contexts)
/ˈsɛkjʊləˌrɪzəm/The principle of separating the state from religious institutions and ensuring neutrality in civic affairs.
secularity
nounC2
/ˌsek.jʊˈlær.ə.ti/The state of being separate from religious or spiritual concerns; worldliness.
secularization
nounC1
/ˌsɛkjʊləraɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/The process of removing something from religious control or influence, making it non-religious.
secularize
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˈsɛkjʊləˌraɪz/to separate something (especially an institution or activity) from religious or spiritual control, influence, or connection.
secunderabad
nounLow
/sɪˌkʌndərəˈbɑːd/A major city in the Indian state of Telangana, forming part of the Hyderabad metropolitan area.
secundine
nounExtremely rare
/ˈsɛkəndʌɪn/The inner or second coat of an ovule.
secundines
plural-nounVery Low (Obscure/Technical)
/ˈsɛkəndaɪnz/The afterbirth; specifically, the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth.
secure
adjectiveverbverb-intransitive+1B2 (High-frequency, academic and professional contexts)
/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/Free from danger or risk; certain to remain safe and unthreatened.
secure server
nounMedium-High
/sɪˈkjʊə ˈsɜːvə/A computer server that has been configured to protect data and resources from unauthorized access through encryption, firewalls, and other security measures.
secure tenancy
nounC1-C2 / Specialized
/sɪˈkjʊə ˈtɛnənsi/A legal housing agreement granting long-term occupancy rights and protection from eviction without cause.
secure unit
nounLow (C2)
/sɪˈkjʊər ˈjuːnɪt/A specialized, highly controlled facility for detaining or treating individuals who pose a significant risk to themselves or others.
secured loan
nounB2
/sɪˈkjʊəd ləʊn/A loan backed by collateral, such as property or an asset, which the lender can claim if the borrower defaults.
securement
nounC1
/sɪˈkjʊəm(ə)nt/The action of fastening or fixing something firmly in place to prevent movement or loss.
securities and exchange commission
nounLow in everyday conversation, high in business, finance, and legal contexts.
/sɪˌkjʊərɪtiz ənd ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ kəˈmɪʃən/A U.S. government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry and enforcing federal securities laws.
securities and investments board
nounC2
/sɪˌkjʊərɪtiz ən ɪnˈvɛstmənts bɔːd/The former statutory body responsible for regulating the UK's investment and securities industry, operating as a single regulator before being replaced by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
securities exchange act
nounLow
/sɪˌkjʊə.rə.tiz ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ækt/A specific piece of legislation enacted by the United States Congress in 1934 that regulates the trading of securities (stocks, bonds, etc.) on secondary markets and established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
securitization
nounC2
/sɪˌkjʊə.rɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of transforming illiquid assets into tradable securities.
security
adjectivenounHigh
/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/The state of being protected from, or not exposed to, danger, threat, or harm.
security analyst
nounC1
/sɪˈkjʊərəti ˈænəlɪst/A professional who assesses and manages risks related to information systems, networks, and data protection.
security assurance
nounC1/C2
/sɪˈkjʊərəti əˈʃʊərəns/A formal statement, guarantee, or evidence that security requirements for a system, product, or process are being or will be adequately met.

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