warrant
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
warrants
plural
warrants
Britannica Dictionary definition of WARRANT
1
[count]
law
:
a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something
—
see also search warrant
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The police had a warrant for his arrest.
2
[noncount]
formal
:
a reason for thinking, deciding, or doing something
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There was no warrant for such behavior.
2
warrant
/ˈworənt/
verb
warrants;
warranted;
warranting
2
warrant
/ˈworənt/
verb
warrants;
warranted;
warranting
Britannica Dictionary definition of WARRANT
[+ object]
1
:
to require or deserve (something)
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This report warrants careful study. [=this report should be given careful study]
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The idea warrants [=merits] further consideration.
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The writing was poor, but it hardly warrants that kind of insulting criticism.
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The punishment he received was not warranted.
2
a
:
to make a legal promise that a statement is true
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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
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The tires are warranted [=(more commonly) guaranteed] for 40,000 miles.
3
old-fashioned
:
to say (something) with certainty
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I'll warrant (you) that they know the answer.
