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   War·rant

   /ˈwôrənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice: "magistrates issued a warrant for his arrest" Similar authorizationwritten orderlicensepermitofficial documentwritordersummonssubpoenamandatedecreefiatedictpapers
   • ▪ a document that entitles the holder to receive goods, money, or services: "we'll issue you with a travel warrant" Similar voucherchitslippaperticketcouponpass
   • ▪ a negotiable security allowing the holder to buy shares at a specified price at or before some future date: "warrant bonds"
   • 2. justification or authority for an action, belief, or feeling: "there is no warrant for this assumption" Similar justificationgroundscauserationalebasisassuranceauthoritylicenseauthorizationsanctionvindication
   • 3. an official certificate of appointment issued to an officer of lower rank than a commissioned officer.

   verb

   • 1. justify or necessitate (a certain course of action): "that offense is serious enough to warrant a court martial" Similar justifyvindicatecall forsanctionvalidatebe a justification/reason forpermitauthorizeentitleempowerupholdcondoneendorsedeserveexcusebe a defense ofexplain awayaccount foroffer grounds forlegitimizesupportconsent tolicenseapprove ofmeritqualify forratebe worthy ofbe worthbe entitled tobe deserving of
   • ▪ officially affirm or guarantee: "the vendor warrants the accuracy of the report" Similar guaranteeaffirmswearpromisevowpledgegive an undertakingundertakestateassertdeclareaverproclaimpronounceprofessattestvouchtestifybear witnesssupportendorseunderwriteback upstand by

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘protector’ and ‘safeguard’, also, as a verb, ‘keep safe from danger’): from variants of Old French guarant (noun), guarantir (verb), of Germanic origin; compare with guarantee.

   Derivatives

   • 1. warranter noun

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   What does warant mean in English?

   • Middle English waraunt protector, warrant, from Anglo-French warant, garant, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German werēnto guarantor, werēn to warrant; akin to Old High German wāra trust, care — more at very entry 2 Middle English, waranten to act as protector, guarantee, from Anglo-French warentir, garantir, from warant “Warrant.”

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   What does a warranty of merchantability mean?

   • A "warranty of merchantability" means that the seller promises that a product will do what it’s supposed to do. For example, a car will run and a toaster will toast. A " warranty of fitness for a particular purpose " applies when you buy a product based on a seller's advice that it’s suitable for a particular use.

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   What is implied warranty coverage in my state?

   • A lawyer or a state consumer protection office can tell you more about implied warranty coverage in your state. When you buy a car, home, or major appliance, a seller may offer you an extended warranty or service contract. An extended warranty or service contract costs extra and is sold separately from a product.

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   A warrant is a document or a legal right that authorizes someone to do something, such as arrest, search, or seizure. It can also mean a guarantee, security, or proof of something. See synonyms, examples, history, and usage of the word warrant.

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   Warrant is a noun or verb that means authorization, guarantee, or justification. It can also refer to a legal document or a certificate of authority. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences.

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   Learn the definition of warrant as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out the meanings of related words and phrases, such as unwarranted, smart, and business English. See also translations of warrant in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning of warrant as a verb, noun, and document in English. Find out how to use warrant in different contexts, such as law, business, and finance, with examples and translations.

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   Definitions of warrant. noun. formal and explicit approval. synonyms: countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction. see more. noun. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications. synonyms: guarantee, warrantee, warranty. see more.

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   3 days ago · A warrant is a legal document that allows someone to do something, especially one that is signed by a judge or magistrate and gives the police permission to arrest someone or search their house. Police confirmed that they had issued a warrant for his arrest.

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    1. To provide adequate grounds for; justify or require: What could he have done that would warrant such a punishment? 2. a. To guarantee (a product). b. To guarantee (a purchaser) indemnification against damage or loss. 3. Law To guarantee clear title to (real property).