Cryptic crossword clue
Pledge by photo-fixer, Felix East 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word HYPOTHECATE

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What does HYPOTHECATE mean?

HYPOTHECATE verb
  1. To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
  2. To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

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