Pronunciation: /ˈwɑrənt/
noun a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
A1 The police officer had a warrant to search the suspect's house.
A2 The warranty on the new appliance covers any defects for one year.
B1 The judge issued a warrant for the arrest of the criminal.
B2 There must be sufficient evidence to obtain a search warrant.
C1 The company's success is a warrant of their hard work and dedication.
C2 The artist's talent is a warrant of his future success in the industry.
verb justify or necessitate (a certain course of action).
A1 The police officer said they would warrant the arrest of the suspect.
A2 The evidence found at the scene warranted further investigation.
B1 The company's success warrants a celebration.
B2 Her hard work and dedication warrant a promotion.
C1 The new scientific research warrants a reevaluation of current theories.
C2 The overwhelming evidence warrants a guilty verdict in this case.
formal The police obtained a warrant to search the suspect's house.
informal The cops got a warrant to go through the guy's place.
slang The feds got the green light to raid the dude's crib.
figurative His reckless behavior warranted a closer look by authorities.
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