mortgage; right of pledge; lien
Legal term for a security interest in real property to secure a debt. In Japanese law, it is a type of statutory real right (担保物権).
The bank established a mortgage on the land.
When the mortgage is enforced, the property is put up for auction.
The bank established a mortgage on this land.
Since the loan was paid off in full, the mortgage was discharged.
This house still has a mortgage attached to it.
Because the debtor failed to repay, the bank exercised its mortgage right.
mortgage debtor; mortgagor