释义 |
warranty n. 1. (in contract law) A term or promise in a contract, breach of which will entitle the innocent party to damages but not to treat the contract as discharged by breach. Compare condition. See also innominate terms. 2. (in insurance law) A promise by the insured, breach of which will entitle the insurer to treat the contract as discharged by breach. The word therefore has the same meaning as condition in the general law of contract. 3. Loosely, a manufacturer’s written promise as to the extent he will repair, replace, or otherwise compensate for defective goods; a guarantee. |