Surety (Noun)
Meaning 1
One who provides a warrant or guarantee to another.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The bank required a surety of $10,000 before approving the loan to the small business owner.
- The mortgage lender demanded a surety of the borrower's primary residence as collateral for the loan.
- In exchange for the loan, the borrower had to provide a surety of her car and other valuable assets.
- The creditor insisted on having a surety of the company's assets before agreeing to provide the necessary funding.
- The loan agreement specified that the borrower's house would serve as surety in case of default on the mortgage payments.
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Meaning 4
Something clearly established.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company's financial reports provided a surety of their stability and growth.
- Her years of experience in the field were a surety of her expertise.
- The scientific evidence provided a surety of the theory's validity.
- The government's guarantee was a surety of the investment's safety.
- The company's reputation was a surety of the quality of their products.