warrant

warrant
Noun: A form of process, such as a warrant for the arrest of a Person. 42 Am J1st Proc § 2. An order authorizing a payment of money by another person to a third person. An order or draft on the treasury of a public body, payable on presentation when funds are available, or at a fixed date with interest, if authorized by statute. Marshall v State, 1 88 Fla 329, 102 So 650. A notice of a town meeting. 52 Am J1st Towns § 13. Justification or sanction for some act or course of conduct. Verb: To enter into an obligation of warranty; to become a warrantor. To give authorization or sanction for some act or course of conduct. See scrip.

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  • warrant — ► NOUN 1) an official authorization enabling the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, etc. 2) a document entitling the holder to receive goods, money, or services. 3) justification or authority. 4) an official certificate …   English terms dictionary

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