error vs surety

error

verb
  • To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message. 

  • To show or contain an error or fault. 

  • To err. 

noun
  • Sin; transgression. 

  • One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement. 

  • Any alteration in the DNA chemical structure occurring during DNA replication, recombination or repairing. 

  • The state, quality, or condition of being wrong. 

  • A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. 

  • A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination. 

  • A play which is scored as having been made incorrectly. 

  • The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one. 

surety

noun
  • A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation. 

  • One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein. 

  • A substitute; a hostage. 

  • Evidence; confirmation; warrant. 

  • Certainty. 

  • That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security. 

How often have the words error and surety occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )