warrant — an official document that gives police or other authorities the right to arrest someone, search a place, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official document that gives police or other authorities the right to arrest someone, search a place, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔrənt/
Example Sentences
- His terrible cooking skills don't warrant him opening a restaurant.
- The judge issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
- Does my messy room really warrant a full-scale cleaning operation?
warrant
NOUN[/ˈwɔrənt/]
an official document that gives police or other authorities the right to arrest someone, search a place, etc.
The police officer showed a warrant before entering the house.
The officer needed a warrant because permission was required before entering the house. (WAR + RENT → even during a war, you need permission before taking someone's house)
The heavy torrent warranted closing the bridge because the current was too dangerous.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old North French 'warrant' meaning 'to guarantee' or 'to authorize,' ultimately derived from Germanic roots related to 'wary' and 'aware.' The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
war- (from Germanic root meaning 'to protect/beware') + -ant (agent noun suffix) = warrant (one who protects or guarantees; an authorizing document)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His terrible cooking skills don't warrant him opening a restaurant.”
“The judge issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.”
“Does my messy room really warrant a full-scale cleaning operation?”
“The company's poor performance doesn't warrant a bonus this year.”
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