Warrant

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

As a noun: An official authorization or order. As a verb: To justify or make something necessary.

Example Sentences

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

The judge issued a warrant for his arrest.

Example Expressions

search warrant

Synonyms

authorization, permit, license, mandate, justification

Entry 1

authorization, permit, license, mandate

Entry 2

authorization, permit, justification, license

Antonyms

prohibition, ban, restriction, denial

Entry 1

prohibition, ban, restriction

Entry 2

ban, prohibition, denial

Collocations

search warrant, arrest warrant, death warrant, warrant officer, warrant issued, warrant action

Entry 1

search warrant, arrest warrant, death warrant, warrant officer

Entry 2

arrest warrant, search warrant, warrant issued, warrant action