Definition of Surety

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Surety -- A bond or other security that protects a person, corporation, or other legal entity in case of another's default in the payment of a given obligation, improper performance of a given contract, malfeasance of office, etc. The one who undertakes to be the surety is primarily liable in case of the default.

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Surety -- A person (or corporation) who executes a bond of guaranty ; also, a bond of guaranty is a surety.


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