warranty

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A written promise from a seller to repair or replace a product for free if it breaks within a set time.

   My phone is still under warranty, so the repair was free.

2. 2
   noun

   A guarantee that something will be done or will meet certain standards.

   The contract gave a warranty that the work would be finished on time.

3. 3
   verb

   To guarantee something.

   The manufacturer warranties every part for two years.

From Middle English warantye, warantie, from Anglo-Norman warrantie, an Old Northern French variant of Old French guarantie (Modern French garantie). Doublet of guarantee and guaranty. More at warrant.

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