underwrite
transitive verb | \ ˈən-dər-ˌrīt, ˌən-dər-ˈrīt \ | un·der·write
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a : to assume liability for (a risk) as an insurer the insurer underwrites individuals, not the group, in franchise health insurance
b : to assess the risk of (as a loan)
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: to agree to purchase (all or part of a security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with the purpose or plan to resell by means of a public offering was a security brokerage firm which as part of its business underwrote speculative new issues —UFITEC, S.A. v. Carter, 135 Cal. Rptr. 607 (1977)
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a : to put up funds for or guarantee financial support of
b : to assess the risk of (as a loan)