Meaning of the word surety in English
What does surety mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
surety
US /ˈʃʊr.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈʃɔː.rə.ti/
Noun
1.
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, especially their appearance in court or the payment of a debt
Example:
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He acted as surety for his brother's loan.
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The court required a surety for his release.
2.
the state of being certain or confident
Example:
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He spoke with absolute surety about his plans.
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There is no surety that the weather will be good tomorrow.