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warrant
Definition
noun
an official document from a court which allows someone to do something
Usage
to issue a warrant for the arrest of someone, to issue an arrest warrant for someone
to make out and sign an official document which authorises the police to arrest someone
an official document authorising the payment of money
Example
a dividend warrant
Pronounciation
/ˈwɒrənt/
Related terms
demur
demurrer
Patriot Act
summary arrest
precept
non-arrestable offence
arrestable offence
arrest
citizen’s arrest
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