surety   (TTS Sound)

The noun surety has 5 senses

• surety -- (something clearly established)


• security, surety -- (property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security")


• hostage, surety -- (a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms)


• guarantor, surety, warrantor, warranter -- (one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another)


• security, surety -- (a guarantee that an obligation will be met)