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Sure"ty (?), n.; pl. Sureties (#). [OE. seurte, OF. se&ü;rté, F. s&û;reté. See Sure, Security.] 1. The state of being sure; certainty; security.
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Know of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs. Gen. xv. 13.
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For the more surety they looked round about. Sir P. Sidney.
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2. That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.
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[We] our happy state
Hold, as you yours, while our obedience holds;
On other surety none. Milton.
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3. Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act.
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There remains unpaid
A hundred thousand more; in surety of the which
One part of Aquitaine is bound to us. Shak.
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4. (Law) One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another's appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail.
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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it. Prov. xi. 15.
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5. Hence, a substitute; a hostage. Cowper.
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6. Evidence; confirmation; warrant. [Obs.]
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She called the saints to surety,
That she would never put it from her finger,
Unless she gave it to yourself. Shak.
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Sure"ty, v. t. To act as surety for. [Obs.] Shak.
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