Meaning
guarantor, watchdog
- a person or entity that provides a formal assurance or financial guarantee
- an official appointed to protect specific rights or supervise standards; ombudsman or watchdog
In a sentence
I genitori hanno fatto da garanti per il mutuo della casa.
The parents acted as guarantors for the home mortgage.
Il Garante della privacy ha aperto un'indagine formale sulla gestione dei dati.
The Data Protection Watchdog launched a formal investigation into data management.
La banca richiede una figura che agisca da garante prima di concedere il prestito.
The bank requires someone to act as a guarantor before granting the loan.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| garante | singular |
| garanti | plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, 'il Garante' commonly refers to independent regulatory authorities, such as the Privacy Watchdog.