securities

1. Written evidence of ownership or creditorship, such as bonds and stock certificates.

Example Sentences

Wang, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit commodities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud, apologized Wednesday in court.

From Salon

Federal prosecutors, in an indictment unsealed Tuesday, accused Joanna Smith-Griffin of defrauding investors and charged her with securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times

Cutler, in which Martha Stewart gleefully celebrates the death of a "New York Post lady" who wrote "horrible things" while covering Stewart's 2004 securities fraud trial.

From Salon

John Hughes, Prophecy’s co-founder, pleaded guilty Nov. 2 to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

Bankruptcy Court Judge Thomas Horan in Delaware comes as Fisker is grappling with a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into possible securities violations at the company before its June bankruptcy filing.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• balance
• bond
• loan
• mortgage
• stock
• wealth