Dictionary Entry
surety
surety is a 6-letter English word with 12 senses as noun and transitive verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The state of being sure; certainty; security. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 9 · 12 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
The state of being sure; certainty; security.
- 2noun
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
- 3noun
Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
- 4noun
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.
- 5noun
Hence, a substitute; a hostage.
- 6noun
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
- 7transitive verb
To act as surety for.
- 8noun
something clearly established
- 9noun
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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- 10noun
one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
- 11noun
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
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- 12noun
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
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