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Meanings
1
deposit; earnest money; guarantee money
Used in real estate and general transactions for a sum paid to secure a contract or show good faith.
When buying a house, you need to pay a deposit at the time of contract.
2
Financial term for collateral or margin required in trading, futures, or other secured transactions.
In futures trading, posting margin allows you to make large transactions.