Surety

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊrəti/

Definitions of surety

noun security given for the performance of a contract or the fulfillment of an obligation; a guarantee.

Example Sentences

A1 I need a surety that the package will arrive on time.

A2 The contract includes a surety clause to protect both parties.

B1 The surety bond ensures that the project will be completed as agreed.

B2 His reputation as a reliable businessman serves as surety for his credibility.

C1 The surety of her commitment to the cause was unquestionable.

C2 The surety provided by the insurance policy gave peace of mind to the investors.

Examples of surety in a Sentence

formal The surety bond was required before the project could proceed.

informal I had to provide surety for the loan with some collateral.

slang I'm the surety for my friend's bail, so I have to make sure he shows up to court.

figurative Trust is the surety of a strong relationship.

Grammatical Forms of surety

• plural: sureties
• comparative: more sure
• superlative: most sure
• present tense: is surety
• future tense: will be surety
• perfect tense: has been surety
• continuous tense: is being surety
• singular: surety
• positive degree: sure
• infinitive: to surety
• gerund: suretying
• participle: suretyed

Origin and Evolution of surety

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'surety' originated from the Old French word 'seurté' which came from the Latin word 'securitas' meaning security or safety.

Evolution of the word: The word 'surety' has evolved from its original meaning of security or safety to also represent a person who takes responsibility for another's performance or debt.