surety
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/ˈʃʊrəti/
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/ˈʃʊərəti/
Promise of payment made by giving money to ensure responsibilities such as debts or legal appearances are met.
They put down some money as surety for the new house.
彼らは新しい家の保証金としてお金を払った。
A person who promises to pay a debt or perform an obligation if the person originally responsible fails to do so.
My aunt acted as a surety for my car loan.
私のおばは私の車のローンの保証人として行動した。