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surety
Found in thesaurus: certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion, transferred possession, transferred property, captive, prisoner, patron, supporter, sponsor, warranty, warrantee, warrant, guarantee
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surety
n.
certainty, assurance; something that is certain; guarantor; pledge, guarantee; guarantor, one who gives a guaranty or security, warrantor, person who provides a guarantee to another
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Surety
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surety
Noun
1. something clearly established
(hypernym) certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion
2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
(synonym) security
(hypernym) transferred property, transferred possession
(hyponym) deposit
3. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
(synonym) hostage
(hypernym) prisoner, captive
4. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
(synonym) guarantor, warrantor, warranter
(hypernym) patron, sponsor, supporter
5. a guarantee that an obligation will be met
(synonym) security
(hypernym) guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty
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Surety
(v. t.)
To act as surety for.
To act as surety for.
(n.)
The state of being sure; certainty; security.
The state of being sure; certainty; security.
(n.)
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
(n.)
Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
(n.)
One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
(n.)
Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
(n.)
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
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Surety
An individual or corporation that guarantees the performance or actions of another.
