The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WARRANTOR
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The straight part
We know that "One guarantees" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one guarantees = warrantor.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does WARRANTOR mean?
WARRANTOR noun- One making a warrant to the benefit of a warrantee.