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warrants
1 a
(1): sanction, authorization
; also : evidence for or token of authorization
(2): guarantee, security b
(1): ground, justification
(2): confirmation, proof2 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
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