plural sureties
1
law
: money that you give as a guarantee that you will do what you are legally required to do (such as to appear in court)
a surety of $10,000 = a $10,000 surety bond
2
law
: someone who agrees to be legally responsible if another person fails to pay a debt or to perform a duty
As sureties, they will be liable in his place.
She will stand surety for him. [=she agrees to be legally responsible if he fails to do what he promised]
3
formal
: the state of being or feeling sure or certain
She answered with surety. [=certainty]
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“Surety.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/surety. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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