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surety

sure.ty \'shu.r-*t-e-, 'shu.(*)rt-e-\ \-.ship\ n [ME surte, fr. MF surte`, 
   fr. L securitat-, securitas]security, fr. securus 1: the state of being 
   sure : as  1a: sure knowledge : CERTAINTY  1b: confident manner or behavior 
   : ASSURANCE  2a: a pledge or other formal engagement given for the 
   fulfillment of an und ertaking : GUARANTEE 2b: ground or confidence of 
   security  3a: a sponsor at baptism  3b: one who has become legally liable 
   for the debt, default, or failure in  duty (as appearance in court) of 
   another - sure.ty.ship n