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warrant

noun
  1. A justifying fact or consideration: basis, foundation, justification, reason. See true
  2. That which confirms: attestation, authentication, confirmation, corroboration, demonstration, evidence, proof, substantiation, testament, testimonial, testimony, validation, verification. See true
  3. Something given to guarantee the repayment of a loan or the fulfillment of an obligation: earnest 2, guaranty, pawn 1, pledge, security, token. See transactions
  4. An assumption of responsibility, as one given by a manufacturer, for the quality, worth, or durability of a product: guarantee, guaranty, surety, warranty. See obligation
  5. A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing: assurance, covenant, engagement, guarantee, guaranty, pledge, plight 2, promise, solemn word, vow, word, word of honor. See obligation
  6. Proof of legal permission to do something: license, permit. Idiom: piece of paper. See allow, law
verb
  1. To assure the certainty or validity of: attest, authenticate, back (up), bear out, confirm, corroborate, evidence, justify, substantiate, testify (to), validate, verify. See support, true
  2. To render certain: assure, ensure, guarantee, insure, secure. Informal: cinch. See certain
  3. To assume responsibility for the quality, worth, or durability of: certify, guarantee, guaranty. See obligation
  4. To be a proper or sufficient occasion for: call for, justify, occasion. See right

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