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warrant

22 ENTRIES FOUND:

1war·rant

noun \ˈwr-ənt, ˈwär-\

Definition of WARRANT

1
a (1) : sanction, authorization; also : evidence for or token of authorization (2) : guarantee, security b (1) : ground, justification (2) : confirmation, proof
2
a : a commission or document giving authority to do something; especially : a writing that authorizes a person to pay or deliver to another and the other to receive money or other consideration b : a precept or writ issued by a competent magistrate authorizing an officer to make an arrest, a seizure, or a search or to do other acts incident to the administration of justice c : an official certificate of appointment issued to an officer of lower rank than a commissioned officer d (1) : a short-term obligation of a governmental body (as a municipality) issued in anticipation of revenue (2) : an instrument issued by a corporation giving to the holder the right to purchase the stock of the corporation at a stated price either prior to a stipulated date or at any future time
war·rant·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of WARRANT

  1. The police had a warrant for his arrest.
  2. There was no warrant for such behavior.

Origin of WARRANT

Middle English waraunt protector, warrant, from Anglo-French warant, garant, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German werēnto guarantor, werēn to warrant; akin to Old High German wāra trust, care — more at very
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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