surety bond

noun

: a bond guaranteeing performance of a contract or obligation

Examples of surety bond in a Sentence

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He was also charged with felony motor vehicle theft in Denver in November and was released on a surety bond. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025 After being booked into jail, Nelson was issued a $10,000 cash surety bond. Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025 She was arraigned on Thursday, April 10, and given a $50,000 cash/surety bond with a GPS tether. Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 During the registration process, the provider must submit an application listing the ownership, proof of a surety bond or insurance, a copy of their debt settlement contract, and a list of their fees. Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for surety bond

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surety bond was in 1911

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“Surety bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surety%20bond. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

surety bond

see bond sense 1a

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