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surety definition

sure·ty (s̸ho̵or′ə tē, s̸ho̵or′tē)

noun pl. sureties -·ties

  1. the state of being sure; sureness; assurance
  2. something sure; certainty
  3. something that makes sure or gives assurance, as against loss, damage, or default; security; guarantee
    1. a person who takes responsibility for another
    2. Law one who accepts liability for another's debts, defaults of obligations, etc.

Etymology: ME seurte < OFr < L securitas < securus, sure, secure

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surety Synonyms

surety

n.

pledge, bail, forfeit; see guaranty 2.


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surety Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stand: For example, Dorset is linked to all those in Bond A who stand surety for him.

Adjective modifier

  • added: It is worth buying top-of-the-range, for the added surety that this provides. [ ] Finger gloves 2 pair synthetic contact gloves.

Modifies a noun

  • bond: Even tho most can't mortgage broker surety bond hear emergency.

Noun used with modifier

  • bail: The Asylum & Immigration Tribunal released him on bail surety of a good Samaritan to live at my place.

Preposition: of

  • supply: Secondly is the surety of that supply: ' My God shall supply all your need ' .

Preposition: for

  • peace: We shall straightway return all hostages and charters which were delivered to us by Englishmen as a surety for peace or faithful service.
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surety quotes

He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

-Bible (Old Testament)

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