surety

/หˆสƒษ”หษนษชti/

IPA: /SH UH1 R AH0 T IY0/

noun
  1. 1

    Certainty.

  2. 2

    That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.

  3. 3

    A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.

  4. 4

    One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.

  5. 5

    A substitute; a hostage.

  6. 6

    Evidence; confirmation; warrant.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/surety