Advertisement
Advertisement
surety
[ shoor-i-tee, shoor-tee, shur-i-tee, shur-tee ]
noun
- 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 is legally responsible for the debt, default, or delinquency of another.
- a person who, as a sponsor, godparent, etc., has assumed or accepted responsibility for another's debts or behavior.
- the state or quality of being sure.
- something that makes sure; ground of confidence or safety.
- assurance, especially self-assurance.
surety
/ ˈʃʊərɪtɪ; ˈʃʊətɪ /
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
- stand suretystand surety to act as a surety
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈsuretyˌship, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- o·ver·sure·ty noun
- sub·sur·e·ty noun plural subsureties
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of surety1
Discover More
Example Sentences
There’s a surety to her grids and lines that lets you hang on to them when the floor on reality seems to be tilting and truth morphing.
Whatever he did as Mediator or Surety, must, therefore, have been done in connection with the covenant.
Again, if there is a surety for any of the debts, he may insist on the application of the money in order to be relieved.
Besides, that oath was sworn to him as not merely a priest, but as the Surety and Mediator of the new covenant.
But could any dependent being fully designate its glorious origin, and infinite Surety?
With seynt Iohn, with St. John for a surety; borwe being in the dat.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[flab-er-gast ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse