Surety Common

something clearly established

"The judge demanded absolute surety that the defendant would return for his trial date before granting bail."

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

"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

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

"The judge ordered the defendant's friend to act as surety, holding him in custody until he could verify that his client had signed all release papers."

one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

"The judge accepted the landlord as surety for his client's appearance in court after he promised to cover any missed fines."

a guarantee that an obligation will be met

"The bank refused to approve his loan without collateral as surety for the repayment of the debt."

Certainty.

"The surety of his promise gave her the confidence to sign the contract immediately."