warrant

• Document juridique délivré par un juge ou une autre autorité compétente qui autorise les forces de l'ordre à effectuer une action précise, comme une arrestation, une perquisition ou une saisie de biens. Il peut aussi désigner un document officiel garantissant un droit ou une somme d'argent.

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.

   mandat (judiciaire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmandateorderprocesswrit

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.

   Bon de souscription

   • 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.

   justification, raison

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

   Synonymesbasisfoundationjustificationrationalereason

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer qu'une action est justifiée ou autorisée, ou pour garantir quelque chose.

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.

   Justifier, rendre nécessaire

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

   Synonymescall fordeservejustifymeritnecessitaterequire

2. Guarantee or assureB2formal

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

   garantir, assurer

   • 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.

   Synonymesassureattestcertifyguaranteepledgeswearvouch

   Antonymesdenydisavowdisclaimrefute