guaranty
Americannoun
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a warrant, pledge, or formal assurance given as security that another's debt or obligation will be fulfilled.
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something that is taken or presented as security.
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the act of giving security.
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a person who acts as a guarantor.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a pledge of responsibility for fulfilling another person's obligations in case of that person's default
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a thing given or taken as security for a guaranty
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the act of providing security
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a person who acts as a guarantor
verb
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Etymology
Origin of guaranty
From the Anglo-French word guarantie, dating back to 1585–95. See warrant, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Most policyholders finally recovered their money in 2025, through repayments from state guaranty associations following the North Carolina insurers’ liquidation, and in a distribution from the court-supervised sale of one of Lindberg’s companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The insurers are heavily regulated at the state level, and policyholders are protected by state guaranty funds up to a certain level that varies by state, but which is usually $300,000 or more.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
If the company went bankrupt, you’ll need to consult the guaranty association in the state where your mother lived.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024
The guaranty association imposed a $600 million assessment in 2022 that will cost $875 million to repay, with interest.
From Scientific American • Jun. 2, 2023
He proposed leaving his horse with me as a guaranty that he would return mine to me.
From The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid by Collins, Dennis
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