warrant
/ˈwɔɹənt/ noun C1- Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
- Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof. · a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success
- An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
- An option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.
- A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment. · an arrest warrant issued by the court
- A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
- A document certifying that a motor vehicle meets certain standards of mechanical soundness and safety; a warrant of fitness.
- Underclay in a coal mine.
Plural warrants
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Barker,” said the inspector quietly, “we must just keep you in sight until we have the warrant and can hold you.”
We must bear in mind that Oberstein has gone to the Continent to dispose of his booty, but not with any idea of flight; for he had no reason to fear a warrant, and the idea of an amateur domiciliary visit would certainly never occur to him.
“Could we not get a warrant and legalise it?”
“I’ll warrant you it was,” said Marilla emphatically.
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