n.
Pronunciation: ' shu ̇ r(- ə )-t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English seurte, from Anglo-French seurté, from Latin securitat-, securitas security, from securus
Date: 14th century
1 : the state of being sure: as a : sure knowledge : CERTAINTY b : confidence in manner or behavior : ASSURANCE
2 a : a formal engagement (as a pledge) given for the fulfillment of an undertaking : GUARANTEE b : a basis of confidence or security
3 : one who has become legally liable for the debt, default, or failure in duty of another
– sure · ty · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun