warranty
[noun wawr-uh n-tee, wor-; verb wawr-uh n-tee, wor-]
noun, plural war·ran·ties.
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 covenant of warranty.a covenant in a deed to land by which the party conveying assures the grantee that he or she 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.
verb (used with object), war·ran·tied, war·ran·ty·ing.
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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warranty
noun plural -ties
Word Origin for warranty
C14: from Anglo-French warantie, from warantir to warrant, variant of Old French guarantir; see warrant
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