Warrant

English Meaning

That which warrants or authorizes; a commission giving authority, or justifying the doing of anything; an act, instrument, or obligation, by which one person authorizes another to do something which he has not otherwise a right to do; an act or instrument investing one with a right or authority, and thus securing him from loss or damage; commission; authority.

1. Authorization or certification; sanction, as given by a superior.
2. Justification for an action or a belief; grounds: "He almost gives his failings as a warrant for his greatness” ( Garry Wills).
3. Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof: a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success.
4. An order that serves as authorization, especially:
5. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
6. Law A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest or to execute a judgment.
7. A warrant officer.
8. A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
9. To guarantee or attest to the quality, accuracy, or condition of.
10. To guarantee or attest to the character or reliability of; vouch for.
11. To guarantee (a product).
12. To guarantee (a purchaser) indemnification against damage or loss.
13. To guarantee the immunity or security of.
14. To provide adequate grounds for; justify. See Synonyms at justify.
15. To grant authorization or sanction to (someone); authorize or empower.
16. Law To guarantee clear title to (real property).