noun
- Plural of cautioner; people who provide security or a pledge on behalf of another person, especially in legal or financial contexts.
Usage: chiefly Scottish and legal; also called sureties or guarantors in other jurisdictions
Examples
- The cautioners agreed to be responsible for the defendant's appearance in court.
- In Scottish law, cautioners must sign a bond to secure the obligation.
- The bank required two cautioners before approving the loan.
- The cautioners were held liable when the principal failed to meet the obligation.
- Multiple cautioners provided additional security for the contract.