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| 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a law enforcement officer, to arrest and bring a person before the judge, such as a person who is charged with a crime, convicted of a crime but failed to appear for sentencing, owes a fine or is in contempt of court. A "bench warrant" is an order to appear issued by the court when a person does not appear for a hearing, which can be resolved by posting bail or appearing. A "search warrant" is an order permitting a law enforcement officer to search a particular premises and/or person for certain types of evidence, based on a declaration by a law enforcement official, including a district attorney. 2) v. to claim to a purchaser that merchandise is sound, of good quality or will perform as it should, or that title to real property belongs to the seller.
| | n.) To support by authority or proof; to justify; to maintain; to sanction; as, reason warrants it. |
Revision as of 05:42, 28 May 2024
n.) To support by authority or proof; to justify; to maintain; to sanction; as, reason warrants it.
