Guarantee

gaK an-te', n. {Law.) A promise to an- swer for the payment of some debt, or performance of some duty, in case of the failure of another who primarily liable; a warranty; security; a guarantor; the person to whom a guaranty made. — v. '[guaranteed (-ted''), -teeing.] To engage for the payment of debt or performance of duty, by another person; to make sure; warrant. — Guar'anty, n. — v. [-tied (-tid), -tying (-tT-ing).] Form of Guarantee generally used by legal writers in U. S. [OF. garran tie, garantie, garant, gucirant, warant, warrant, q. v.]— Guar'ant or', -t6r', n. (Law.) One who makes or gives a guaranty; a warrantor; surety; one who engages to secure another in any right or po e ion.