guarantor

guar·an·tor

noun \ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr, ˌgär-, ˌga-rən-; ˈgar-ən-tər, ˈgär-, ˈga-rən-\

Definition of GUARANTOR

1

: one that gives a guaranty

2

: one that guarantees

Examples of GUARANTOR

1. <the town police force is the guarantor of our safety>

First Known Use of GUARANTOR

circa 1828

Related to GUARANTOR

Synonyms

backer, sponsor, patron, surety

Related Words

chaperone (or chaperon); advocate, champion, supporter; angel, benefactor, underwriter; coach, mentor, teacher; cosponsor; cosignatory, cosigner

Other Legal Terms

actionable, alienable, carceral, chattel, complicity, decedent, larceny, malfeasance, modus operandi

Rhymes with GUARANTOR

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