2. To support by authority or proof; to justify; to maintain; to sanction; as, reason warrants it. True fortitude is seen in great exploits, That justice warrants, and that wisdom guides. Addison. How little while it is since he went forth out of his study, — chewing a Hebrew text of Scripture in his mouth, I warrant. Hawthorne.
3. To give a warrant or warranty to; to assure as if by giving a warrant to. [My neck is] as smooth as silk, I warrant ye. L' Estrange.
4. (Law) (a) To secure to, as a grantee, an estate granted; to assure. (b) To secure to, as a purchaser of goods, the title to the same; to indemnify against loss. (c) To secure to, as a purchaser, the quality or quantity of the goods sold, as represented. See Warranty, n., 2. (d) To assure, as a thing sold, to the purchaser; that is, to engage that the thing is what it appears, or is represented, to be, which implies a covenant to make good any defect or loss incurred by it.
WARRANTABLE
War"rant*a*ble, a.
Defn: Authorized by commission, precept, or right; justifiable; defensible; as, the seizure of a thief is always warrantable by law and justice; falsehood is never warrantable. His meals are coarse and short, his employment warrantable, his sleep certain and refreshing. South. — War"rant*a*ble*ness, n. — War"rant*bly, adv.
WARRANTEE
War`ran*tee", n. (Law)
Defn: The person to whom a warrant or warranty is made.
WARRANTER
War"rant*er, n.
1. One who warrants, gives authority, or legally empowers.
2. (Law)