surety

sur·e·ty

S0912700 (sho͝or′ĭ-tē)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 another party's default.

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[Middle English surte, from Old French, from Latin sēcūritās, from sēcūrus, sure; see secure.]

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sur′e·ty·ship′ n.

surety

(ˈʃʊətɪ; ˈʃʊərɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. (Law) a person who assumes legal responsibility for the fulfilment of another's debt or obligation and himself becomes liable if the other defaults2. (Law) security given against loss or damage or as a guarantee that an obligation will be met3. obsolete the quality or condition of being sure4. obsolete a means of assurance or safety5. (Law) stand surety to act as a surety[C14: from Old French seurte, from Latin sēcūritās security] ˈsuretyˌship n

sur•e•ty

(ˈʃʊər ɪ ti, ˈʃʊər ti, ˈʃɜr-)

n., pl. -ties. 1. security against loss or damage or for the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation; a pledge, guaranty, or bond. 2. a person who has made himself or herself responsible for another, as a sponsor or bondsman. 3. the state or quality of being sure; certainty. 4. something that makes sure; ground of confidence or safety. 5. a person legally responsible for the debts of another. 6. assurance, esp. self-assurance. [1300–50; Middle English surte < Middle French; Old French seurte < Latin sēcūritātem, acc. of sēcūritās security]

surety

A person who agrees to take legal responsibility for someone else’s debts or obligations if that person defaults.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	surety - something clearly establishedsure thing, certainty, foregone conclusion - something that is certain; "his victory is a certainty"
	2.	surety - property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"securitytransferred possession, transferred property - a possession whose ownership changes or lapsesdeposit - 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 contractrecognisance, 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 forfeitedstock 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 termshostagecaptive, prisoner - a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
	4.	surety - one who provides a warrant or guarantee to anotherguarantor, warranter, warrantorsponsor, supporter, patron - someone who supports or champions something
	5.	surety - a guarantee that an obligation will be metsecurityguarantee, warranty, warrantee, warrant - a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

surety

noun1. security, guarantee, deposit, insurance, bond, safety, pledge, bail, warranty, indemnity a surety of £2,5002. guarantor, sponsor, hostage, bondsman, mortgagor I agreed to stand surety for Arthur to be bailed out.

surety

noun1. The fact or condition of being without doubt:assurance, assuredness, certainty, certitude, confidence, conviction, positiveness, sureness.2. An assumption of responsibility, as one given by a manufacturer, for the quality, worth, or durability of a product:guarantee, guaranty, warrant, warranty.3. One who assumes financial responsibility for another:backer, guarantor, guaranty, sponsor, underwriter.Informal: angel.

Translations

Sicherheitcauzionegarante