warrantor

[/ˈwɔːrəntər/ or /wəˈræntər/]
nounpl: warrantors
garante
1. a person or entity that provides a warranty or guarantee for a product or service
The warrantor of the vehicle must repair any defects found within the warranty period.
O garante do veículo deve reparar qualquer defeito encontrado durante o período de garantia.
2. in legal terms, one who makes a warranty; a person who guarantees the quality or condition of something
The manufacturer acts as the warrantor, ensuring the product meets stated specifications.
O fabricante atua como garante, assegurando que o produto atenda às especificações declaradas.
3. one who authorizes or vouches for something; a person giving assurance
The warrantor assured customers of the product's durability.
O garante assegurou aos clientes a durabilidade do produto.
The term 'warrantor' is primarily used in commercial, legal, and consumer protection contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, 'garante' is the standard legal term found in consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). The concept is important in consumer rights discourse, where the warrantor's obligations are clearly defined by law.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
guarantorwarrantersuretybackerunderwriter
Antonyms / Antônimos
claimantdebtorobligor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
garante
most common term used in commercial and legal contexts
São Paulo
fiador
alternative term emphasizing legal responsibility
Portugal
garante
used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese in warranty contexts

Related Words

warrantywarrantguaranteeguaranteeindemnify

Related Idioms & Phrases

honor the warranty
warranty claim against the warrantor
warrantor's liability
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