fideiussore

guarantor

noun fee-deh-yoos-SOH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin fide iussor, one who swears on faith.

Also means

surety

Usage Note

Fideiussore is a legal and banking term for a person who guarantees another's debt — equivalent to English 'guarantor' or 'surety'. It is masculine (il fideiussore). Learners will mainly encounter this word in contracts and rental agreements.

Examples

"Il contratto richiede un fideiussore."

Natural Translation

The contract requires a guarantor.

Literal Translation

The contract requires a guarantor.

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