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surety

noun

something clearly established

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʃʊəɹɪti

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. something clearly established

noun

  1. a guarantee that an obligation will be met

noun

  1. one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

noun

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

noun

  1. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

    “bankers are reluctant to lend without good security”

In context

Example Sentences

bankers are reluctant to lend without good security

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