warrant

• Eine von einem Gericht oder einer anderen zuständigen Behörde ausgestellte Urkunde, die die Polizei zu einer bestimmten Handlung wie Festnahme, Durchsuchung oder Beschlagnahme ermächtigt. Allgemeiner auch eine schriftliche Vollmacht oder Genehmigung.

A legal document issued by a judge or other competent authority that authorizes law enforcement to perform a specific act, such as making an arrest, searching a premises, or seizing property.

1. Legal authorizationB2formallegal

   A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action.

   Gerichtlicher Haftbefehl

   • The police obtained a search warrant before entering the house.
   • The judge issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.
   • They executed the warrant at dawn.

   Synonymemandateorderprocesswrit

2. Financial instrumentC1formalbusiness

   A type of security that gives the holder the right to buy the underlying stock of the issuing company at a fixed price for a specific period.

   Finanzinstrument

   • The company issued warrants to raise additional capital.
   • Investors can exercise their warrants before the expiration date.
   • The value of the warrant fluctuates with the stock price.

3. Justification or reasonB2formal

   A reason or justification for an action or belief.

   Rechtfertigung

   • There is no warrant for such harsh criticism.
   • His behavior gave warrant for their suspicion.
   • The evidence provides a strong warrant for the conclusion.

   Synonymebasisfoundationjustificationrationalereason

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas gerechtfertigt oder begründet wird, oder dass für etwas garantiert bzw. gebürgt wird; auch im Sinne von bevollmächtigen oder ermächtigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of justifying or authorizing an action, or to guarantee something.

1. Justify or necessitateB2formal

   To make something necessary or appropriate; to be a good reason for something.

   Rechtfertigen

   • The severity of the problem warrants immediate action.
   • His excellent performance warrants a promotion.
   • The evidence does not warrant such a harsh conclusion.

   Synonymecall fordeservejustifymeritnecessitaterequire

2. Guarantee or assureB2formal

   To promise or guarantee that something is true or will happen.

   Garantieren

   • The manufacturer warrants the product for one year.
   • I warrant that the information provided is accurate.
   • The contract warrants the buyer's right to a refund.

   Synonymeassureattestcertifyguaranteepledgeswearvouch

   Antonymedenydisavowdisclaimrefute