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warrant

[wawr-uhnt, wor-] / ˈwɔr ənt, ˈwɒr- /
NOUN
authorization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accreditation certificate credential license passport permission permit pledge sanction subpoena summons ticket
STRONG
assurance authentication authority basis commission credentials ducat earnest foundation go ahead guarantee okay pass pawn right security shingle sticker tag testimonial token verification warranty word
WEAK
carte blanche green light official document
Antonyms
STRONGEST
prohibition refusal veto
STRONG
breach break denial uncertainty
VERB
guarantee, justify, authorize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affirm approve call for ensure explain necessitate permit require stipulate undertake uphold
STRONG
argue assert assure attest avouch back certify claim commission contend declare defend delegate demand empower endorse entitle excuse guaranty insure license maintain pledge privilege promise sanction secure sponsor state swear underwrite vindicate vow
WEAK
answer for bear out give grounds for stand behind take an oath vouch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny disallow refuse reject
STRONG
abandon break desert disapprove disavow disclaim discourage give up hurt ignore invalidate leave question retract surrender unauthorize

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, his lawyers said they "regret" the police's request for an arrest warrant.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Thai authorities also issued a warrant for Ly Yong Phat, the senator sanctioned by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In the end, Cabana said, he doesn’t think the market would buy Warsh’s argument that a smaller balance sheet, achieved in a way that didn’t disrupt financial conditions, would warrant rate cuts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Sept. 18: Detectives served a search warrant at D4vd’s home in an upscale neighborhood on Doheny Drive, north of Sunset Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“It’s a warrant from the U.S. district attorney. We’re going to search the premises—it’s an order, see, an order.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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