warrant

noun

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

formal and explicit approval

a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

verb

stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

Roots

warandwarrant- · Old North French · protector, guarantor

Synonyms for warrant

capias warrantyn mittimus sanctionn guaranteen writn imprimaturn subpoenan endorsementn mandamusn authorizationn injunctionn

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The word warrant breaks down into one root of Old North French origin: the root warrant, from Old North French warand (“protector, guarantor”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.