Cer"tain*ty (?), n.; pl. Certainties (#). [OF. certainet'e.] 1. The quality, state, or condition, of being certain.
The certainty of punishment is the truest security against crimes.
Fisher Ames.
2. A fact or truth unquestionable established.
Certainties are uninteresting and sating.
Landor.
3. Law Clearness; freedom from ambiguity; lucidity.
Of a certainty, certainly.
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