security

Definition

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

Etymology

From secure + -ity, from Middle English securite, from Middle French securité (modern sécurité), from Latin sēcūritās, from Latin sēcūrus (“safe, secure”), from sē- (“without”) + cūra (“care”); see cure. Similar to Latin sine cūrā (“without care, carefree”), which led to English sinecure. Doublet of surety.

Example Sentences

• "Chad always carries a gun for his own security."
• "The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security."
• "Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard, / From firm security."