Word Meaning

Meaning of "surety" and the crossword clue

- A guarantee
- a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
- Guarantee
- The state of being sure; certainty; security.
- That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
- One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
- Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
- Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
- To act as surety for.