Warrant

/ˈwɒɹənt/ noun

Definition

A warrant is an official document that gives legal permission to do something, such as search a place or arrest someone.

Etymology

“Warrant” comes from Old North French “warant,” meaning “protector, safeguard, authorization.” It is related to old Germanic roots about guarding and protecting.

Kelly Says

A warrant is like a legal shield: it protects the person acting, as long as they follow its rules, and it also protects citizens by requiring proof before certain actions. In logic and debate, a “warrant” is also the hidden reason that connects evidence to a claim.

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