Kollaterale
Kollaterale is a German noun used to denote collateral in several specialized contexts. In finance, it refers to assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or other obligation. The collateral provides security for the lender and may be claimed or liquidated if the borrower defaults. Common forms include real estate, vehicles, securities, or receivables, and the treatment of collateral is governed by contract terms and applicable law.
In medicine, Kollaterale denotes collateral vessels that form alternate pathways for blood flow when a main
Beyond finance and medicine, the term is used in related fields to indicate secondary or supporting elements