warranty
an act or an instance of warranting; assurance; authorization; warrant.
Law.
a stipulation, explicit or implied, in assurance of some particular in connection with a contract, as of sale: an express warranty of the quality of goods.
Also called cov·e·nant of war·ran·ty. a covenant in a deed to land by which the party conveying assures the grantee that they will enjoy the premises free from interference by any person claiming under a superior title.: Compare quitclaim deed, warranty deed.
(in the law of insurance) a statement or promise, made by the party insured, and included as an essential part of the contract, falsity or nonfulfillment of which renders the policy void.
a judicial document, as a warrant or writ.
a written guarantee given to the purchaser of a new appliance, automobile, or other item by the manufacturer or dealer, usually specifying that the manufacturer will make any repairs or replace defective parts free of charge for a stated period of time.
to provide a manufacturer's or dealer's warranty for: The automaker warranties its new cars against exterior rust.
Origin of warranty
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How to use warranty in a sentence
Nintendo says there will be a way to repair the karts, but offered no specifics on warranty.
Sometimes people get home insurance confused with home warranties.
While we'd prefer it have the safety of a USB-IF certification, it comes with an 18-month warranty, and other outlets have rated it highly.
Grab a recommended 90W charger for your phone, Switch, and laptop for $43 | Ars Staff | September 11, 2020 | Ars TechnicaAssuming 75,000 people submit a claim and they show, on average, one proof of purchase, one record of warranty repair or replacement, or both, each will receive about $80 apiece.
Own Apple Powerbeats 2 earphones? Here’s how to claim your share of a $9.75 million settlement | rhhackettfortune | August 28, 2020 | FortuneCanoo is also notable for its planned subscription model, which it describes as month-to-month and “commitment-free,” while including maintenance, warranty, and charging.
Electric-vehicle startup Canoo to go public, joining the wave of companies chasing Tesla’s success | dzanemorris | August 18, 2020 | Fortune
“If agencies had to warranty that children are in good health, agencies would shut down,” said adoption attorney Irene Steffas.
Couple Sues Over Russian ‘Bait-and-Switch’ Adoption of Disabled Kids | Tina Traster | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnfortunately, virtuous parenting is no warranty against corrupt children.
When Your Child Kills: the Parents of Criminals | Andrew Solomon | December 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTImagine a bill that ordered every citizen to buy the extended warranty on all their appliances?
The Pure Greed of Obama's Phony Health-Care Reform | Michael Moore | March 17, 2010 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter several years in the job, perhaps the feng shui warranty has already run out.
B could compel him to do so, and the expense must be borne by A because his deed of warranty required him to give a clear title.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe fourth covenant is for the quiet enjoyment of the land, which is the most general form of warranty.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesSuppose A sells a piece of land by warranty deed to B, who makes the unwelcome discovery that a mortgage is existing thereon.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIt contains no warrants to do anything and therefore differs from a deed of warranty.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesWhen this is done a misrepresentation constitutes a breach of warranty and the contract becomes void.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for warranty
/ (ˈwɒrəntɪ) /
property law a covenant, express or implied, by which the vendor of real property vouches for the security of the title conveyed
contract law an express or implied term in a contract, such as an undertaking that goods contracted to be sold shall meet specified requirements as to quality, etc: an extended warranty
insurance law an undertaking by the party insured that the facts given regarding the risk are as stated
the act of warranting
Origin of warranty
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Cultural definitions for warranty
A guarantee of the quality of a product or service made by the seller to the buyer.
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