guar•an•ty
Pronunciation: (gar'un-tē"), [key]
— n., pl. v., -ties, -tied, -ty•ing.
—n.
- a warrant, pledge, or formal assurance given as security that another's debt or obligation will be fulfilled.
- something that is taken or presented as security.
- the act of giving security.
- a person who acts as a guarantor.
—v.t.
- guarantee.
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