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1. (n.) surety
security against loss or damage or for the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; a pledge, guaranty, or bond.
2. surety
a person who has made himself or herself responsible for another, as a sponsor or bondsman.
3. surety
the state or quality of being sure; certainty.
4. surety
something that makes sure; ground of confidence or safety.
5. surety
a person legally responsible for the debts of another.
6. surety
assurance, esp. self-assurance.
Etymology: (1300–50; ME surte < MF; OF seurte < L sēcūritātem, acc. of sēcūritāssecurity)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) surety
something clearly established
2. (noun) security, surety
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
3. (noun) hostage, surety
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
4. (noun) guarantor, surety, warrantor, warranter
one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
5. (noun) security, surety
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Surety
the state of being sure; certainty; security
2. (noun) Surety
that which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security
3. (noun) Surety
security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act
4. (noun) Surety
one who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail
5. (noun) Surety
hence, a substitute; a hostage
6. (noun) Surety
evidence; confirmation; warrant
7. (verb) Surety
to act as surety for
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