guaranty

[ gar-uhn-tee ]

noun

, plural guar·an·ties.

1. a warrant, pledge, or formal assurance given as security that another's debt or obligation will be fulfilled.
2. something that is taken or presented as security.
3. the act of giving security.
4. a person who acts as a guarantor.

verb (used with object)

, guar·an·tied, guar·an·ty·ing.

1. guarantee.

guaranty

/ ˈɡærəntɪ /

noun

1. a pledge of responsibility for fulfilling another person's obligations in case of that person's default
2. a thing given or taken as security for a guaranty
3. the act of providing security
4. a person who acts as a guarantor

verb

1. a variant of guarantee

Other Words From

• non·guaran·ty noun plural nonguaranties
• re·guaran·ty noun plural reguaranties

Word History and Origins

Origin of guaranty¹

From the Anglo-French word guarantie, dating back to 1585–95. See warrant, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of guaranty¹

C16: from Old French garantie, variant of warantie, of Germanic origin; see warranty

Example Sentences

If the company went bankrupt, you’ll need to consult the guaranty association in the state where your mother lived.

From Los Angeles Times

“We aren’t talking about things that are privileges, we are talking about constitutionally guarantied freedoms,” said Rhodes.

From Seattle Times

Your state’s guaranty association protects your annuity up to certain limits if your insurer fails.

From Seattle Times

"Just want to keep you in the loop – no guaranty that these will get signed and funded, but we remain hopeful," John Haley, a lawyer for Trump Media, wrote in a December 2021 email.

From Salon

If that fails, annuity holders will receive coverage through their state’s guaranty association, up to certain limits.

From New York Times