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.

Synonyms

warrantverb

warranted

Past Simple

warranted

Past Participle

warranting

Gerund

/ˈwɒr.ənt/

/ˈwɔːr.ənt/

Translations

давать право

The contract warrants the company to use the software.

Контракт дает компании право использовать программное обеспечение.

оправдывать

His actions do not warrant such harsh criticism.

Его действия не оправдывают такую резкую критику.

гарантировать

The evidence does not warrant a conviction.

Доказательства не гарантируют обвинительного приговора.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

warrantadjective

Used attributively, e.g. "warrant officer", to qualify a noun as being authorized by an official warrant.

Definitions

Relating to or conferred by an official warrant; used before a noun.

He served as a warrant officer in the Navy.

Synonyms