Definitions of surety

1. something clearly established

2. The state of being sure; certainty; security.

3. That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.

4. Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.

5. 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.

6. Hence, a substitute; a hostage.

7. Evidence; confirmation; warrant.

8. To act as surety for.

9. State of being certain; certainty; security or guaranty against loss or damage; one who agrees to be responsible for another, as for payment of a debt.

10. State of being sure: certainty: he who or that which makes sure: security against loss: one who becomes bound for another.

11. Certainty; security against loss; a bondsman.

12. One who becomes responsible for another; a bondsman; security; pledge.

13. Certainty; security; safety; foundation of stability; confirmation; security against loss or damage; one who is bound with and for another; a bail; a hostage.

14. Security against loss or damage; certainty; in law, one bound with and for another; a bail.