sureness
sureness

surety


Definition: Meaning of, surety in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃʊərɪti;ˈʃɔːrɪti /

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surety sureties
[uncountable and countable] [law]
  1. someone who will pay a debt, appear in court etc if someone else fails to do so
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  2. stand surety (for somebody) be responsible for paying a debt, appearing in court etc if someone else fails to do so
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  3. money someone gives to make sure that someone will appear in court
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surety used in phrases

  • surety bond (noun)
    1. a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance
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