Guarantorship

/ɡærənˈtɔrʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The legal status, responsibility, or role of being a guarantor; the relationship created by making a guarantee.

Etymology

From guarantor plus -ship (condition of being). This formalizes the legal standing of one who guarantees in English common law.

Kelly Says

Guarantorship is more formal than just 'being a guarantor'—it's a legal relationship that courts recognize and enforce, so guarantors can be sued if they break their promise!

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