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surety

sur·e·ty [ shrətee ] (plural sur·e·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. guarantor: somebody who pledges that another's obligations will be met in case of default

2. certainty: the condition or quality of being sure ( formal )

[14th century. Via Old French surete< Latin securitas< securus (see secure)]

sur·e·ty·ship noun
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