warrantor

/ˈwɔrəntər/
noun
  1. A person or company that gives a formal promise (warranty) that something they sell will be repaired or replaced if it breaks or has problems.
    • The warrantor agreed to fix the laptop for free because it was still under warranty.
    • The warrantor must honor the terms of the warranty if the product fails within the specified period.
    • Before buying a used car, check who the warrantor is and what the warranty covers.
  2. A person or organization that guarantees that something is true or will happen as stated.
    • The bank acted as a warrantor for the loan, promising to pay if the borrower defaulted.
    • In the contract, the seller became the warrantor of the property's clear title.
    • The insurance company is the warrantor of the policy's benefits.
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