1. (

• surety

) something clearly established ;

2. (

• security ,
• surety

) property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" ;

3. (

• hostage ,
• surety ,

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

4. (

• guarantor ,
• surety ,
• warrantor ,
• warranter

) one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another ;

5. (

• security ,
• surety

) a guarantee that an obligation will be met ;