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warranty deed

noun

, Law.
  1. a deed containing a covenant of warranty.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of warranty deed1

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

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Example Sentences

Suppose A sells a piece of land by warranty deed to B, who makes the unwelcome discovery that a mortgage is existing thereon.

The old lady is invited to the lawyer's office, executes a warranty deed, and goes off with the forty thousand dollars.

My warranty deed is my right thus to improve my land, though it be "to the detriment of my neighbor."

My warranty deed is my right to cultivate my own land, and this right carries the right to cultivate it in the best manner.

In case of the death of any purchaser we will issue a warranty deed to his or her estate without further payment.

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