Guarantors

/ɡærənˈtɔrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of guarantor; multiple people who legally promise to pay or fulfill an obligation if the original party fails to do so.

Etymology

Plural of guarantor, from Old French garantor (one who guarantees). The -or suffix creates agent nouns from verbs, especially in legal terminology.

Kelly Says

Guarantors are super common in real estate—your landlord wants a guarantor (often your parents) to promise they'll cover rent if you can't pay!

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