[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a conveyance of an interest in real property as security for the repayment of money borrowed to buy the property; a lien or claim on property such that the lender can take possession if the loan is not repaid.", "the deed by which such a transaction is effected.", "the rights conferred by such a transaction, or the state of the property conveyed:I own a house under mortgage.The bank holds a mortgage on his farm.I own a house under mortgage.", "the total loan obtained or the periodic installment to be paid under such a transaction:They took out a $500,000 mortgage.", "the obligation to repay such a loan; the debt incurred.", "an advance obligation or pledge, usually involving some risk:Without good maternity care, some babies will be born with a long-term mortgage on their future health."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to convey or place (real property) under a mortgage.", "to place under advance obligation; to pledge, usually taking on some risk:to mortgage one's life to the defense of democracy."]}]