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Suretyship

/ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ · noun

Meaning

(law) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another..

Example Sentences

as a man desperately swimming drowns him that comes to help him, by suretyship and borrowing they will willingly undo all their associates and allies […].

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What does suretyship mean?

Suretyship means (law) An accessory agreement through which one binds oneself for another already bound, either in whole or in part, as for one's debt, default or miscarriage; the assumption of liability for the obligations of another..

What is a synonym for suretyship?

Common synonyms include borrowage, borrowship.

What is the opposite of suretyship?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use suretyship in a sentence?

as a man desperately swimming drowns him that comes to help him, by suretyship and borrowing they will willingly undo all their associates and allies […].

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