Meaning & use
surety
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A person who takes responsibility for another person's debt or obligation if they fail to fulfill it, or a guarantee of something.
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He agreed to act as surety for his brother's loan.
There is no surety that the project will finish on schedule.
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Common in legal and financial contexts, particularly regarding loans, bail, and contracts.
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