SURETY

• (noun) something clearly established

• (noun) a guarantee that an obligation will be met

  synonyms : security

• (noun) one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

  synonyms : guarantor , warranter , warrantor

• (noun) a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

  synonyms : hostage

• (noun) property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

  "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

  synonyms : security

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