surety bond

noun

: a bond guaranteeing performance of a contract or obligation

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Scotten was arraigned on Sunday and received a $250,000 cash/surety bond. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 His bond was set at $10,000, and Tyler was released the day of his arrest after a surety bond was posted. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Rogala is being held in lieu of a $250,000 cash/surety bond pending his court appearance, police said. — Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Hemphill was booked into jail Wednesday afternoon before being released on a $10,000 surety bond. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 July 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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surety bond

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bond sense 1a

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