English dictionary

surety

/'/S//U/r/I/t/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

something clearly established

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

noun.possession

Synonyms security

Source: WordNet 3.0
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

noun.person

Synonyms hostage

Source: WordNet 3.0
one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

noun.person

Synonyms guarantor warranter warrantor

Source: WordNet 3.0
a guarantee that an obligation will be met

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state of being sure; certainty; security.

noun

Source: webster1913