floating charge
noun[C]
FINANCE,LAWukusanarrangementin which apersonororganizationthatlendsmoneyto acompanyhas therightto takecontrolof the company'sassetsif thedebtis notpaid:
Floatingchargesareintendedtoprovidesecurityforlendersandallowcompaniestocontinuetotradefreely.
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