CA Civ Proc Code Section 995.140

(a)

“Bond” includes both of the following:

(1)

A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like bond executed by both the principal and sureties.

(2)

A surety, indemnity, fiduciary, or like undertaking executed by the sureties alone.

(b)

A bond provided for or given “in an action or proceeding” does not include a bond provided for, or given as, a condition of a license or permit.