Definitions for surety

Overview of noun surety

The noun surety has 5 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) surety

(something clearly established)

2. security, surety

(property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security")

3. hostage, surety

(a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms)

4. guarantor, surety, warrantor, warranter

(one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another)

5. security, surety

(a guarantee that an obligation will be met)