Meaning & Definition of Surety in English
English⟶
Surety
/ʃʊrəti/
noun
1. Something clearly established
synonym:
- surety
2. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
- "Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
synonym:
- security,
- surety
3. A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
synonym:
- hostage,
- surety
4. One who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
synonym:
- guarantor,
- surety,
- warrantor,
- warranter
5. A guarantee that an obligation will be met
synonym:
- security,
- surety