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Noun
A solemn promise or undertaking
“This must be a solemn pledge secure in the knowledge that in serving the best interests of children, one serves the best interests of all humanity.”
Noun
A thing that is given as security for the fulfilment of a contract or the payment of a debt and is liable to forfeiture in the event of failure
“In the table below, enter the information specific to your Pledge of Security and Loan Agreement.”
Noun
A thing given as a token of love, favour, or loyalty
“As a pledge of his loyalty to them Jaffeir places Belvidera in the charge of their leader, Renault, but without explaining the reason.”
Noun
Verb
To make a solemn declaration of intent
“She had one week to ensure the wages were paid or to pledge that the contractor would not be given any more business.”
Verb
Undertake formally to give
“To pledge you need the barcode from one of their promotional packs, but no purchase is necessary - you can simply write down the barcode when you're in the supermarket.”
Verb
Give as security on a loan
“In England it is possible to pledge bearer securities by handing over the certificates themselves.”
Verb
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