ETYM For guaranty, prob. influenced by words like assignee, lessee, etc. Related to Guaranty, Warrantee.
Or warranty; A manufacturer's written promise as to the extent they will replace or otherwise compensate a purchaser for defective goods.1. A collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults; SYN. guaranty.
2. A pledge that something will happen or that something is true.
3. A written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications; SYN. warrant, warranty.
ETYM Old Fren. warantie, French garantie. Related to Warrant, Guaranty.
(Homonym: warranty).
1. An express or implied stipulation or engagement by a manufacturer that certain things, relating to a product are guaranteed.
2. An engagement or undertaking, express or implied, that a certain fact regarding the subject of a contract is, or shall be, as it is expressly or impliedly declared or promised to be.
E. Justificatory mandate or precept; authority; warrant.
Guarantee as to the fitness for use of thing sold, with undertaking to repair defects, etc. Law, covenant by which vendor guarantees security of title to real estate conveyed; understanding given by insured as to truth of statements regarding risk; act of warranting.
ETYM Old Eng. iwar, AS. gewaer, from waer wary. The pref. ge- orig. meant together, completely. Related to Wary.
1. Alert and fully informed; SYN. knowing, knowledgeable.
2. (Sometimes followed by 'of') Having or showing realization or perception.