sureties

[shoor-i-tee, shoor-tee, shur-i-tee, shur-tee]

noun, plural sur·e·ties.

security against loss or damage or for the fulfillment of an obligation, the payment of a debt, etc.; a pledge, guaranty, or bond.

a person who has made himself or herself responsible for another, as a sponsor, godparent, or bondsman.

the state or quality of being sure.

something that makes sure; ground of confidence or safety.

a person who is legally responsible for the debt, default, or delinquency of another.

assurance, especially self-assurance.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English surte < Middle French; Old French seurte < Latin sēcūritāt-, stem of sēcūritās security

Related forms

o·ver·sure·ty, noun

sub·sur·e·ty, noun, plural sub·sur·e·ties.

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Sureties is always a great word to know.

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