promissory note vs warranty

promissory note

noun
  • A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof. 

warranty

noun
  • A legal agreement, either written or oral (an expressed warranty) or implied through the actions of the buyer and seller (an implied warranty), which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised, such as in a sale of an item or piece of real estate. 

  • A written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault. 

  • A guarantee that a certain outcome or obligation will be fulfilled; security. 

  • A stipulation of an insurance policy made by an insuree, guaranteeing that the facts of the policy are true and the insurance risk is as stated, which if not fulfilled renders the policy void. 

  • Justification or mandate to do something, especially in terms of one’s personal conduct. 

verb
  • To warrant; to guarantee. 

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