Thesaurus: surety

The state of being sure; certainty; security.

Definitions

n. The state of being sure; certainty; security.
n. That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
n. Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
n. One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
n. Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
n. Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
v. t. To act as surety for.
n. something clearly established
n. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
n. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
n. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
n. a guarantee that an obligation will be met