ˈwɔrəntɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 an
undertaking as to
the ownership or
quality of a
thing sold, hired,
etc.,
often accepting
responsibility for defects or
liability for repairs needed
over a specified
period. 2 (usu. foll. by for +
verbal noun) an
authority or justification. 3 an undertaking by an
insured person of the
truth of a
statement or fulfilment of a
condition. [ME f. AF warantie, var. of garantie (as WARRANT)]