search warrant

noun

: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions

Examples of search warrant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The team developed probable cause for multiple search warrants, according to police. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Riley was later taken into custody by police during the investigation and a search warrant recovered and seized two firearms, ammunition, drugs, money and a vehicle, according to police. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

There was severe trauma to her face that investigators think may have been caused by a gunshot wound, according to a search warrant affidavit obtained by Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

The knife was retrieved after investigators obtained a search warrant. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for search warrant

• abhorrent
• torrent

Kids Definition

search warrant

noun

: a warrant making legal a search of a specified place (as a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions (as illegal drugs)

Legal Definition

search warrant

see also:

warrant