Definition of Surety

1. Noun. Something clearly established.


2. Noun. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation. "Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

3. Noun. A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms.
Exact synonyms: Hostage
Generic synonyms: Captive, Prisoner

4. Noun. One who provides a warrant or guarantee to another.
Exact synonyms: Guarantor, Warranter, Warrantor
Generic synonyms: Patron, Sponsor, Supporter
Derivative terms: Guarantee, Warrant, Warrant

5. Noun. A guarantee that an obligation will be met.
Exact synonyms: Security
Generic synonyms: Guarantee, Warrant, Warrantee, Warranty

Definition of Surety

1. n. The state of being sure; certainty; security.

2. v. t. To act as surety for.

Definition of Surety

1. sureness [n -TIES] - See also: sureness

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surety

sure-fire
sure-handed
sured
surefire
surefooted
surefootedly
surefootedness
surely
sureness
surenesses
surer
sures
surest
suretied
sureties
surety (current term)
suretying
suretyship
suretyships
surety bond
sure as shooting
sure enough
sure thing
surf
surfable
surface
surface(a)
surface-active
surface-active agent
surface-assimilative

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