Surety
/ΛΚΚr.Ιͺ.ti/noun
A guarantee or assurance, especially concerning the fulfillment of an obligation or the performance of a contract.
Did you know?In ancient times, the concept of surety was often linked to binding oaths and invoking deities to ensure loyalty and trust.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ser-
βto protect, to guard.β
Latin
Latin
securus
βfree from care, safe, secure.β
Old French
Old French
seur
βcertain, secure, sure.β
14th Century
Middle English
surete
βsecurity, assurance, guarantee.β
Modern English
English
surety
βa person or thing that provides assurance or security.β