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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.
The warrant granted the police authority to arrest the individual for the alleged crime.
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.
Keep your warrant in case the appliance stops working.
03
official authorization or approval given for an action
Examples
The plan received a warrant from the city council.
The director 's warrant was required before any funds could be used.
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.
Each bond was issued with an attached warrant.
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.
The suspicious behavior warranted the attention of law enforcement.
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.
The company's policy warrants a full refund if the customer is not satisfied with the service.
