/plɛdʒ/ – verb/noun
Definition: 1. cầm cố, thế chấp;
2. vật cầm cố, vật thế chấp;
3. cam đoan, nguyện, cam kết.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a pledge refers to the act of providing a security interest in personal property to secure a debt or obligation. The pledgor (the party providing the pledge) retains possession of the property while the pledgee (the party receiving the pledge) has the right to take possession of the property if the debt or obligation is not fulfilled.
Example: The defendant made a pledge to appear in court for the scheduled hearing.