surety

[ˈʃʊərəti]

surety Definition

• 1. the state of being sure or certain of something
• 2. a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example their appearing in court or the payment of a debt

Using surety: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surety" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The surety of his success was evident from his hard work.

• Example

  He provided surety for his friend's bail.

• Example

  The company required a surety before issuing the loan.

surety Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surety

• guarantee
• security
• pledge
• bond
• assurance

Antonyms for surety

• doubt
• uncertainty

Phrases with surety

• stand surety

  to act as a guarantor for someone else's debt or obligation

  Example

  I had to stand surety for my brother's loan.

• give surety

  to provide a guarantee or assurance

  Example

  The company gave surety that the product would be delivered on time.

• take surety

  to accept a guarantee or assurance

  Example

  The bank took surety for the loan.

Origins of surety

from Old French 'seurté', meaning 'security'

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Summary: surety in Brief

The term 'surety' [ˈʃʊərəti] refers to the state of being certain or confident about something. It can also refer to a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt. Examples include 'The surety of his success was evident from his hard work.' and 'He provided surety for his friend's bail.' Phrases like 'stand surety' and 'give surety' are also used.