Warrant

Warrant (law)

A warrant is generally an order that serves as a specific type of authorization, that is, a writ issued by a competent officer, usually a judge or magistrate, that permits an otherwise illegal act that would violate individual rights in order to enforce the law and aid in investigations; affording the person executing the writ protection from damages if the act is performed.

Arrest warrant

An arrest warrant is a warrant issued by a judge or magistrate on the authority of a court which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual or the search and seizure of an individual's property.

Warrant (American band)

Warrant is an American glam metal band formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, that experienced success from 1989 to 1996, with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and one of its singles, "Heaven", which reached No. 1 in Rolling Stone and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band's success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album Cherry Pie (1990), which provided the hit song of the same name.

warrant

Noun

1. Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
2. Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.

Verb

1. To protect, keep safe (from danger).
2. To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).