warrant

/wˈɒɹənt/

/ˈwɔɹənt/

[noun] [verb]

Warrant

[NOUN]

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

a written document that guarantees the occurrence of specific terms and conditions

synonyms : guarantee

warrantee

warranty

formal and explicit approval

synonyms : countenance

a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

synonyms : stock warrant

stock-purchase warrant

to warrant

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to necessitate or justify a certain action

stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

synonyms : guarantee

Examples

1. When the government tried to pass a law that would allow them to enter people's homes without a warrant, many citizens protested, stating that an Englishman's home is his castle.

2. High fevers probably warrant a call, as do fevers with a headache, sore neck, or rash.

3. Earaches, bad sore throats, and pain/redness/swelling of joints all warrant a call.

4. Forget warrants.