warranty deed

noun

: a deed warranting that the grantor has a good title free and clear of all liens and encumbrances and will defend the grantee against all claims

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An early copy of the limited warranty deed shows Scott, MIS’ head of school, signed over ownership of the property. Asia Simone Burns, AJC.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Deeds can be evidence of the transfer of that title to property between two parties, such as through a quitclaim deed or warranty deed. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026 Pitkin County on Monday recorded a special warranty deed showing the sale of the monastery and ranch property to Espen LLC, which is registered in Delaware. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2025 First, a quit claim deed makes no warranty of title, unlike a special warranty deed where the grantor warrants title since ownership of the property, or a general warranty deed where the grantor warrants title since the beginning of time. Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of warranty deed was in 1751

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“Warranty deed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warranty%20deed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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