caution
French → English
(finance/law) Bail or Guarantee: a security or deposit given to ensure an obligation is met
Ils ont dû verser une caution importante pour obtenir la liberté provisoire.
(English) They had to pay a large bail to obtain temporary release.
Le propriétaire demande une caution de deux mois pour louer l'appartement.
(English) The landlord asks for a two-month deposit to rent the apartment.
(support) Endorsement: public support or backing that gives credibility to an idea
Le célèbre scientifique a apporté sa caution morale à ce nouveau projet.
(English) The famous scientist gave his moral backing to this new project.
L'association refuse de donner sa caution à cette réforme politique.
(English) The association refuses to give its endorsement to this political reform.
Entry ID: fr:en:caution · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary