surety bond

noun

: a bond guaranteeing performance of a contract or obligation

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Reed was released on a $50,000 non-surety bond and was scheduled to appear in New Haven Superior Court on Wednesday. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 Fry remained in custody Sunday on a $30,000 surety bond, according to booking records. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026 He was booked into jail Wednesday and later granted a $30,000 surety bond. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The teen received a $250,000 cash/surety bond. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surety bond

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of surety bond was in 1911

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“Surety bond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surety%20bond. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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