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surety - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'surety' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Surety [ n.]
- The state of being sure; certainty; security.
- That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
- 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.
- Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
- Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
2 . Surety [ v. t.]
- To act as surety for.

Meaning of 'surety' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . surety [ n]
Meaning (1):
- property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
Example in sentence:
  • bankers are reluctant to lend without good security