security deposit
noun/sɪˈkjʊərəti dɪpɒzɪt/
/sɪˈkjʊrəti dɪpɑːzɪt/
[usually singular] (especially North American English)- a sum of money you pay when you rent a place to live and that is returned when you leave if you do not cause any damage
- The landlord requires a security deposit of one month's rent.
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