- 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.
- 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.
- (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.
- a covenant, express or implied, by which the vendor of real property vouches for the security of the title conveyed
- 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 undertaking by the party insured that the facts given regarding the risk are as stated
- the act of warranting
