surety |
noun |
The state of being sure; certainty; security., That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security., Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act., One who is bound with and for another who is primarily liable, and who is called the principal; one who engages to answer for another’s appearance in court, or for his payment of a debt, or for performance of some act; a bondsman; a bail., Hence, a substitute; a hostage., Evidence; confirmation; warrant., To act as surety for. |
survey |
verb t. |
To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country., To view with a scrutinizing eye; to examine., To examine with reference to condition, situation, value, etc.; to examine and ascertain the state of; as, to survey a building in order to determine its value and exposure to loss by fire., To determine the form, extent, position, etc., of, as a tract of land, a coast, harbor, or the like, by means of linear and angular measurments, and the application of the principles of geometry and trigonometry; as, to survey land or a coast., To examine and ascertain, as the boundaries and royalties of a manor, the tenure of the tenants, and the rent and value of the same., The act of surveying; a general view, as from above., A particular view; an examination, especially an official examination, of all the parts or particulars of a thing, with a design to ascertain the condition, quantity, or quality; as, a survey of the stores of a ship; a survey of roads and bridges; a survey of buildings., The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth’s surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it. |