land warrant

A land warrant is a legal document that authorizes a person to take possession of a specific amount of public land. These warrants are transferable, meaning they can be passed from one person to another. They function as a government-issued certificate, confirming the holder's right to claim a designated parcel of public land. This is distinct from a land certificate, which typically evidences the official registration of a property title or a preliminary grant pending fulfillment of conditions. In a broader legal context, a warrant is any written authorization empowering someone to perform a specific act, commonly for arrests or searches.123