warrandice

noun

war·​ran·​dice

ˈwärəndə̇s

plural -s

: an obligation or clause by which a grantor warrants that the right conveyed will be effectual under Scots law : warranty

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French warandise, alteration of Old North French warantise guarantee

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