warrants

Noun, Verb

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice. Verb: Justify or necessitate (a certain course of action).

ریشه

Middle English (in the sense ‘protector, defender’): from Old North French warant ‘protector’, from warantir ‘protect’, of Germanic origin.

مثال

• The police had a warrant for his arrest.
• The situation warrants immediate action.
• He warrants that he is the lawful owner of the property.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Search warrant Arrest warrant Warrant officer Warrant card