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something clearly established

something clearly established

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.

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.

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

Certainty; security against loss; a bondsman.

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

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

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

n. State of being sure ; certainty ; security ;-that which makes sure ; ground of confidence or security;-foundation of stability ; support ;- evidence; confirmation;-security against loss or damage;-one who engages to answer for another’s appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for the performance of some act ; a bail ;-a hostage.