search warrant

search war·rant

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Definitions of search warrant words

noun search warrant a court order authorizing the examination of a dwelling or other private premises by police officials, as for stolen goods. 1
noun search warrant document authorizing police search 1
countable noun search warrant A search warrant is a special document that gives the police permission to search a house or other building. 0
noun search warrant a written order issued by a justice of the peace authorizing a constable or other officer to enter and search premises for stolen goods, drugs, etc 0
noun search warrant a legal document authorizing or directing an officer of the law to search a specified person, premises, dwelling, etc., as for stolen or contraband articles, items to be used in evidence, etc. 0

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1730-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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