plural warrants
1
law
: a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something
The police had a warrant for his arrest.
2
formal
: a reason for thinking, deciding, or doing something
There was no warrant for such behavior.
warrants; warranted; warranting
1
: to require or deserve (something)
This report warrants careful study. [=this report should be given careful study]
The idea warrants [=merits] further consideration.
The writing was poor, but it hardly warrants that kind of insulting criticism.
The punishment he received was not warranted.
2
a
: to make a legal promise that a statement is true
The seller warrants [=(more commonly) guarantees] that the car has no defects.
b
: to give a guarantee or warranty for (a product)
—usually used as (be) warranted
The tires are warranted [=(more commonly) guaranteed] for 40,000 miles.
3
old-fashioned
: to say (something) with certainty
I'll warrant (you) that they know the answer.
Cite this Entry
“Warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/warrant. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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