WARRANDICE

Noun

warrandice (plural warrandices)

(legal) A form of warranty, in Scots law, in which a person conveying property was held liable for any outstanding claims on the property

Source: Wiktionary


War"ran*dice, n. Etym: [See Warrantise.] (Scots Law)

Definition: The obligation by which a person, conveying a subject or a right, is bound to uphold that subject or right against every claim, challenge, or burden arising from circumstances prior to the conveyance; warranty. [Written also warrandise.] Craig.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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