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surety

/ˈʃɔːɹɪti/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person or entity that guarantees the fulfillment of a debt or obligation by another party.

    - "The bank served as surety for the loan."
    - "John signed a contract making him liable as surety for his friend's debts."
  • noun

    A bond or guarantee issued by an insurer to indemnify the obligee against the risk of loss or damage.

    - "The surety bond covered the cost of damages."
    - "The construction company provided a surety bond to secure the contract."

Rhymes
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curie , furry , jury , quirky , surre , tourney , wury
Variants
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sureties , surety , suretyship , suretyships , surety bond , surety bonds , stand surety
Etymology
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From Old French 'sûreté', meaning safety or security.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'surety' comes from the Old French word 'sûreté', which means safety or security.

  2. In the context of insurance, a surety bond is often referred to as a 'guaranty' or 'indemnity bond'.

  3. The term 'surety' can also be used metaphorically to refer to a person or thing that provides reassurance or security in a more general sense.


Related Concepts
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  1. Bond: A financial instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower, with the borrower committing to repay the loan and pay interest on it.

  2. Insurance: A contract, represented by a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection against losses from an insurance company.


Culture
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In literature, 'surety' is often used metaphorically to refer to a person or thing that provides reassurance or security. In art, it can be represented as a symbol of trust or faith.

How to Memorize "surety"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or entity standing behind another, providing support and security.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of safety, security, or trust.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Someone Understanding Risky Transactions Yields Excellent Security' to remember the meaning of 'surety'.


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