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Warrant
01
an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions
Examples
The suspect's criminal history and behavior provided enough grounds to issue a search warrant.
02
a written guarantee that a product or service will meet stated conditions or be repaired or replaced if it fails
Examples
The car comes with a five-year warranty.
03
official authorization or approval given for an action
Examples
The plan received a warrant from the city council.
04
a financial instrument granting the holder the right to purchase a company's stock at a specific price within a fixed period
Examples
The investor exercised his warrant to buy shares at a discount.
to warrant
01
to give good reasons to justify a particular action
Transitive: to warrant sth
Examples
The evidence presented warrants further investigation into the matter.
02
to officially affirm, assure, or guarantee something, typically through a formal document or authorization
Transitive: to warrant sth
Examples
The manufacturer warrants the product for a period of one year.
