warrant

Definition

noun
  1. 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
  2. an official document authorising the payment of money
    Example a dividend warrant
Pronounciation /ˈwɒrənt/
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