First Known Use: 14th century
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surety
noun sure·ty \ˈshu̇r(-ə)-tē\
law : money that you give as a guarantee that you will do what you are legally required to do (such as to appear in court)
law : someone who agrees to be legally responsible if another person fails to pay a debt or to perform a duty
: the state of being or feeling sure or certain
plural sure·ties
Full Definition of SURETY
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a : a formal engagement (as a pledge) given for the fulfillment of an undertaking : guarantee b : a basis of confidence or security
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: one who has become legally liable for the debt, default, or failure in duty of another
— sure·ty·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of SURETY
Middle English seurte, from Anglo-French seurté, from Latin securitat-, securitas security, from securus
Related to SURETY
- Antonyms
- doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty
Rhymes with SURETY
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