Sekirov Dictionary

warrant

UK /ˈwɒɹənt/US /ˈwɔɹənt/

noun 10
verb 6
forms 5

noun10

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a written order from a judge that allows the police to arrest someone or search a place
- an arrest warrant issued by the court
•
Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
- Two years after the first appearance on the London stage by an English actress, a royal warrant of 1660 decreed that women rather than boys were to play all female roles. — 2007
•
An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
- A Warraunt to Sir Edmond Peckham Knight, for twenty Pounds to be delivered to Fraunces Pitche, being sent with Lettres to the Quene's Ambassador resydent with the Frenche King. — 1553
•
(New-Zealand) A document certifying that a motor vehicle meets certain standards of mechanical soundness and safety; a warrant of fitness.
- She had inherited from Rufus a 1994 Nissan Vanette that routinely failed its warrant and was always breaking down — 2023
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.
•
Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
- "None. But," said Francesca, hesitatingly, "will not Lord Avonleigh need some warrant for the truth of this history?" — 1834
•
Ellipsis of warrant officer.
- [Dave T.] Daniels also stated that many supported the idea of an officers indoctrination course, with the aim of preparing warrants for broader responsibility. — 2006
A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
Underclay in a coal mine.
(no longer used) A defender, a protector.

verb6

To guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).
•
To justify; to give grounds for.
- Circumstances arose that warranted the use of lethal force.
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To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).
- I am warranted to search these premises fully.
•
To guarantee as being true; (colloquial) to believe strongly.
- That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant.
•
(no longer used) To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).
- Crato in a consultation of his for a noble patient, tels him plainly, that if his Highnesse will keepe but a good diet, hee will warrant him his former health. — 1624
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(no longer used) To protect, keep safe (from danger).
- [A]ll honest meanes for a man to warrant him-selfe from euills, are not onely tolerable, but commendable. — 1603

forms

warranted · warranting · warranteth · warrants · warrantest

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