CEFR C1

surety

noun

Meaning

A person or entity that takes responsibility for the debt or obligation of another person or entity.

Examples

The bank acted as surety for the loan, guaranteeing repayment if the borrower defaulted.
He had to find a surety to co-sign the lease for his apartment.

Synonyms: guarantee, pledge, security, bail

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surety (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊərəti/

Definition

A person or entity that takes responsibility for the debt or obligation of another person or entity.

Examples

The bank acted as surety for the loan, guaranteeing repayment if the borrower defaulted.
He had to find a surety to co-sign the lease for his apartment.
The court required a surety bond to ensure the defendant would appear for trial.

How to Use surety

surety for (prepositional phrase): To guarantee the debt or obligation of someone or something. — "She acted as surety for her brother's student loan."
in surety (prepositional phrase): As a guarantee or security. — "The property was held in surety for the repayment of the loan."

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