Sampson's sacking brought to an end a 17-year association with Northampton, and his commitment to the club has guaranteed his status as a legend in fans' hearts.

The 240 Jewish families (1,257 persons) of the Danzig suburbs received a General-Privilege in August 1773, which guaranteed their legal status.

The fact that Acoma honour guaranteed their status as free men, and the generous hospitality that had fed them, earned a guarded if tenuous trust.

Such refuges exist on privately-owned land, with the law of easements guaranteeing its status.

At least Donald has practically guaranteed his status as world No 1 come the season's conclusion.

And its continued absence from the Rutgers sports program will guarantee its status as nothing but a big-time embarrassment.

The act further expanded the National Guard's role, and guaranteed the State militias' status as the Army's primary reserve force.

This makes the car more valuable at a sale or auction, guaranteeing its collectible status.

The Hroshii must guarantee his status and his return passage, in one of their own ships, whenever he so wishes.

As an instance, the United States Postal Service is guaranteed its nationalised status by the Constitution.