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war·rant
 (wôr   nt, w  r -)
KEY
NOUN:
- Authorization or certification; sanction, as given by a superior.
- Justification for an action or a belief; grounds:
"He almost gives his failings as a warrant for his greatness"
(Garry Wills).
- 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.
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Law
A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest or to execute a judgment.
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- A warrant officer.
- A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
war·rant·ed
,
war·rant·ing
,
war·rants
- To guarantee or attest to the quality, accuracy, or condition of.
- To guarantee or attest to the character or reliability of; vouch for.
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- To guarantee (a product).
- To guarantee (a purchaser) indemnification against damage or loss.
- To guarantee the immunity or security of.
- To provide adequate grounds for; justify. See Synonyms at justify.
- To grant authorization or sanction to (someone); authorize or empower.
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Law
To guarantee clear title to (real property).
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English warant, from Old North French, of Germanic origin; see wer-
4 in Indo-European roots
OTHER FORMS:
war rant·a·bili·ty
or
warrant·a·ble·ness
(Noun),
warrant·a·ble
(Adjective),
warrant·a·bly
(Adverb),
warrant·less
(Adjective)
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