1.Definition: a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Related Noun(s):security

Category: General

2.Definition: a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms

Related Noun(s):hostage

Category: People

3.Definition: one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another

Related Noun(s):guarantor, warranter, warrantor

Category: People

4.Definition: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

Related Noun(s):security

Category: General

5.Definition: something clearly established

Category: General