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sur·e·ty (sh r -t )n. pl. sur·e·ties 1. The condition of being sure, especially of oneself; self-assurance. 2. Something beyond doubt; a certainty. 3. A pledge or formal promise made to secure against loss, damage, or default; a security. 4. One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default.
[Middle English surte, from Old French, from Latin s c rit s, from s c rus, sure; see secure.]
sur e·ty·ship n. |
surety Noun pl -ties 1. a person who takes legal responsibility for the fulfilment of another's debt or obligation 2. security given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met [Latin securitas security]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | surety - something clearly established | | 2. | surety - property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"deposit - money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use; "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" earnest - something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract recognisance, recognizance - (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant, warrant - a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price; "as a sweetener they offered warrants along with the fixed-income securities" | | 3. | surety - a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | | 4. | surety - one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another | | 5. | surety - a guarantee that an obligation will be met |
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