/
ˈʃʊərɪti,
ˈʃʊəti/
n.
(pl. sureties)
- a person who takes responsibility for another's undertaking, e.g. the payment of a debt.
- money given as a guarantee that someone will do something.
- the state of being sure.
Phrase
- of
(or for)
a surety
archaic for certain. - stand surety
become a surety.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. surte, from L. securitas (see security).
