Dictionary entries for 'warrant'

Synonyms

war·rant (wôŕənt, wŏŕ-)

[Middle English warant, from Old North French, of Germanic origin.]

noun

Authorization or certification; sanction, as given by a superior.
Justification for an action or a belief; grounds: “He almost gives his failings as a warrant for his greatness” (Garry Wills)
Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof: a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success.
An order that serves as authorization, especially:
1. A voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
2. Law A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest or to execute a judgment.
1. A warrant officer.
2. A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.

To guarantee or attest to the quality, accuracy, or condition of.
To guarantee or attest to the character or reliability of; vouch for.
1. To guarantee (a product).
2. To guarantee (a purchaser) indemnification against damage or loss.
To guarantee the immunity or security of.
To provide adequate grounds for; justify. See synonyms at justify
To grant authorization or sanction to (someone); authorize or empower.
Law To guarantee clear title to (real property).