surety

n 1: something clearly established

2: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on

your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without

good security" [syn: {security}]

3: a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another

party will meet specified terms [syn: {hostage}]

4: one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another [syn: {guarantor},

{warrantor}]

5: a guarantee that an obligation will be met [syn: {security}]