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.
DEFINITION of 'Security'. A security is a financial instrument that represents an ownership position in a publicly-traded corporation (stock), a creditor relationship with governmental body or a corporation (bond), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.t is important to note that certificated and un-certificated securities do not differ in terms of the rights or privileges of the shareholder or issuer. Bearer securities are those that are negotiable and entitle the shareholder to the rights under the security.