garanterat

Garanterat is a Swedish adjective and past participle meaning guaranteed or assured. It is used to indicate that a claim, outcome, or condition is promised by a person, company, or policy. Common constructions include garanterat resultat, garanterad leverans and garanterad återbetalning.

Etymology and related terms: The word derives from the verb garantera (to guarantee) and shares its roots with related nouns such as garanti (guarantee) and garant (guarantor). The form garanterat is the participial adjective used to describe something that is guaranteed, while garanterad is another adjectival form used in similar contexts.

Usage and meaning: In everyday language garanterat signals a strong promise or confidence about a product, service or outcome. It appears frequently in marketing and consumer communications, for example in phrases like “garanterat resultat” or “garanterad leverans inom 24 timmar.” The adverbial use of garanterat is less common and generally limited to emphasis in informal speech.

Legal and consumer context: In Sweden, garanterade promises are typically voluntary promises from sellers and are separate from statutory protections such as those provided by the consumer rights laws. A “garanti” or guarantee is an explicit promise that may extend beyond statutory rights and must be clearly communicated and fulfilled according to the stated terms. Misleading use of garanterat claims can raise issues under consumer protection and advertising standards.

See also: garanti, garantiåtagande, garantiåtgärder, garantist.

Notes: The term is primarily a descriptive descriptor in Swedish and does not by itself confer legal rights; the specifics depend on the accompanying contract or policy.