Perfection is a series of legal steps a secured party takes to protect its right in the collateral from other creditors who want their debts satisfied through different collateral.

Perfection

In finance and law, the process of securing a claim or interest in an asset, typically making it enforceable against third parties.

Legal Steps

Defined actions and procedures prescribed by law that must be undertaken to establish legal rights or resolve legal disputes.

Collateral

An asset offered to secure a loan or obligation, which can be seized by the lender if the borrower fails to repay.