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warrant

The correct spelling is warrant.

How to pronounce warrant

/ˈwɒɹənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɒɹənt/

Say it like: War-ran-t

The correct spelling is warrant. Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior. For example: "a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success"

Usage Examples

a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success

an arrest warrant issued by the court

That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
  2. 2.Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
  3. 3.An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
  4. 4.An option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.
  5. 5.A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.

verb

  1. 1.To protect, keep safe (from danger).
  2. 2.To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).
  3. 3.To guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).
  4. 4.To guarantee as being true; (colloquially) to believe strongly.
  5. 5.To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).

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