/ɡeɪʤ/ – verb
Definition: cầm cố, đem cầm, tiền ký quỹ, tiền đảm bảo.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “gage” refers to a pledge or security interest in personal property that is given as collateral for a debt or obligation. It is a form of security agreement where the borrower grants the lender a security interest in specific personal property to secure the repayment of a loan or performance of an obligation.
Example: The bank required the borrower to provide a gage, such as a car or property, as collateral for the loan.