Surety Definition

sho͝orĭ-tē
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noun
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The state of being sure; sureness; assurance.
Webster's New World
Something sure; certainty.
Webster's New World
Something that makes sure or gives assurance, as against loss, damage, or default; security; guarantee.
Webster's New World
A person who takes responsibility for another.
Webster's New World
One who accepts liability for another's debts, defaults of obligations, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Surety

Noun

Singular:
surety
Plural:
sureties

Origin of Surety

  • Middle English surte from Old French from Latin sēcūritās from sēcūrus sure secure

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Anglo-Norman seurté, from Latin securitas, securitatem.

    From Wiktionary

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