warrant

Meanings

• noun

  A written order issued by a court or other competent authority, granting certain rights or authorizing certain actions, especially the seizure and detention of property or the apprehension of a person.

  - "The police obtained a warrant to search the suspect's house."
  - "The judge issued a warrant for the arrest of the fugitive."

• verb

  To guarantee or assure the validity, performance, or authenticity of something.

  - "The bank will warrant the title to the property."
  - "The seller warrants that the product is free of defects."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈwɑɹənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

warren earth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with warrant
warrant , warrantable , warranted , warrantor , warrantor's , warrantorable , warrantably , warrantless , warrantors

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Variants

List of all variants of warrant that leads to same result
warrant , warrantless , warrants , warranted , warranting , warrant officer , warrant officers , bench warrant , bench warrants , chief warrant officer , chief warrant officers , death warrant , death warrants , search warrant , search warrants , sign her own death warrant , sign his own death warrant , sign one's own death warrant , sign their own death warrant

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French warrant, from warrant, to watch, guard, from guarir, to heal, from garir, to protect, from gарrе, enclosure, fortification.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'warrant officer' refers to a military officer who holds a warrant, which is a document authorizing the holder to perform certain duties.

2. In the United States, the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution requires that warrants be supported by probable cause and describe the place to be searched or the person to be arrested with sufficient specificity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Search warrant: A type of warrant authorizing law enforcement officers to search a specific place for evidence of a crime.

2. Arrest warrant: A type of warrant authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest a specific person.

3. Bench warrant: A type of warrant issued by a judge ordering the arrest of a person who has failed to appear in court.

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Culture

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In literature, warrants have been used as a plot device in various genres, from mystery and thriller novels to science fiction and fantasy. In art, warrants have been depicted in political cartoons and other visual commentaries on issues of law and order.

How to Memorize "warrant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge signing a document granting permission for an action or seizure.
   - Visualize a police officer executing a search warrant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'warrant' with the idea of legal authorization or permission.
   - Associate the word 'warrant' with the concept of a search or arrest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Warrant: Watch, Authorize, Research, Arrest, and Seize' to remember the different uses of the word.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Warrant: Writ, Authorization, Arrest, Search, and Take' to remember the different types of warrants.

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