English Dictionary
Definition of “surety”
surety (ˈʃʊətɪ
;ˈʃʊərɪtɪ)
Definitions
noun
- a person who assumes legal responsibility for the fulfilment of another's debt or obligation and himself becomes liable if the other defaults
- security given against loss or damage or as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
- obsolete the quality or condition of being sure
- obsolete a means of assurance or safety
- See stand surety
Alternative Forms
ˈsuretyˌship noun Word Origin
C14: from Old French seurte, from Latin sēcūritāssecurity
Synonyms
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security,
guarantee,
deposit,
insurance,
bond,
safety,
pledge,
bail,
warranty,
indemnity,
Usage examples
He looked kind and craggy and outdoorsy and she realised with a horrible surety that she fancied him.
Sue Welfare, FALLEN WOMEN (2002)Likewise, the gold bond scheme could actually allow the great Indian greed for the ultimate surety to be put to productive use.
India Today (1999)Mr Belcher was released on $10,000 bail with a $10,000 surety.
The Australian (2004)He had to put up £500,000 as surety , plus a £500,000 security, which was paid by his father.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)Such coins used to give them the surety of success, but now women have revealed their true nature.
Gifford, Zerbanoo, The Golden Thread - Asian experiences of post-Raj Britain (1990)
