"surety bond" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: surety bonds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} surety bond (plural surety bonds)
  1. (law) A bond issued by one party, the surety, guaranteeing that he will perform certain acts promised by another or pay a stipulated sum, up to the bond limit, in lieu of performance, should the principle fail to perform. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-surety_bond-en-noun-lSbcegk6 Topics: law
  2. (law) In a criminal case, the surety (or bail) bond assures the appearance of the defendant or the repayment of bail forfeited upon the defendant's failure to appear in court. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-surety_bond-en-noun--GdGlq2W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 57 Topics: law

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