Contract Law

Implied Warranty

/ im-PLYD WOR-un-tee /

Definition

A warranty imposed by law rather than express agreement.

Used in Context

“An implied warranty of merchantability covers all consumer goods automatically.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: implicare, to enfold

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