1 Patrick Henry delivered his famous âGive me liberty or give me death!â speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church (formerly Henrico Parish) in Richmond on March 23, 1775. Patrick Henry delivered his famous âGive me liberty or give me death!â speech before the second Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church (formerly Henrico Parish) in Richmond on March 23, 1775.
Part of the Business terms glossary: A security, in a financial context, is a certificate or other financial instrument that has monetary value and can be traded. Securities are generally classified as either equity securities, such as stocks and debt securities, such as bonds and debentures.
For the legal right given to a creditor by a debtor, see Security interest. A security is a tradable financial asset. The term commonly refers to any form of financial instrument, but its legal definition varies by jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions the term specifically excludes financial instruments other than equities and fixed income instruments.