Surety in German, French, Spanish & Italian

What does Surety mean?

A person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example, their appearing in court or paying a debt.

Surety in a sentence

The bank required a personal surety from the director before approving the business loan.

German

Bürge

also Sicherheitsleistung

Person oder Firma, die für die Verbindlichkeiten eines anderen einsteht.

French

Caution

also Garant

Personne qui s'engage à payer à la place du débiteur s'il n'y satisfait pas.

Spanish

Fiador

also Garante

Persona que garantiza el cumplimiento de una obligación ajena.

Italian

Fideiussore

also Garante

Soggetto che garantisce personalmente l'adempimento di un'obbligazione altrui.