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warrant

/ˈwɒrənt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does warrant mean?

noun, verb

A warrant is a written order that allows someone to do something, especially to arrest someone or to search a place. To warrant something means to provide a good reason for it or to make it seem likely.

Example

"The police had a warrant to search the suspect's house."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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