A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
The police obtained a warrant to search the suspect's house.
A justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling.
There is no warrant for such a drastic change in policy.
A written order that serves as authorization, especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
The treasurer issued a warrant for the payment of the invoice.
A certificate that entitles the holder to buy securities at a certain price, often used in financial markets.
The company issued warrants to attract more investors.
warrantverb
To justify or necessitate a certain course of action.
The situation warrants immediate attention from the authorities.
To officially affirm or guarantee something.
The company warrants that all products are free from defects.
To give someone the authority to do something.
The law warrants the police to search the premises.
warrantadjektiv
Relating to or conferred by an official warrant; used before a noun.