mdhamini

How to say it

Meaning

A person or company that pays for an event, a team or a program, or a person who promises to be responsible if someone else fails to pay or to appear in court.

Good to know

M/wa class noun: plural wadhamini. In court a mdhamini stands bail for an accused; related words are dhamana, bail or guarantee, and udhamini, sponsorship.

Examples

• Timu yetu imepata mdhamini mpya kwa msimu ujao.Our team has found a new sponsor for next season.
• Mshtakiwa aliachiwa baada ya kupata wadhamini wawili.The accused was released after finding two sureties.
• Benki ilitaka mdhamini kabla ya kumpa mkopo.The bank wanted a guarantor before giving him a loan.

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Forms

mdhamana