C1noun formal 5K

Warrant

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwɒrənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwɔːrənt/"]/

Meaning of Warrant

a legal document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do something

In simple words: A reason or explanation for something.

Warrant in a sentence

• an arrest warrant
• They **issued a warrant** for her arrest.
• They had a warrant to search the house.
• In certain circumstances, police may enter premises without a warrant.
• The commissioner has issued a warrant for her arrest.
• The police served a warrant on him.
• Federal agents tried to serve arrest warrants on him for firearms offences.
• The police arrived with a warrant to search the house.
• the issue of warrants for equity shares
• There is no warrant for such criticism.

How to use Warrant

Used mainly in legal or academic contexts, 'warrant' often implies a justification that holds weight. It’s not typically used in casual speech.

Grammar pattern

warrant + object

Memory hint

Think of 'warrant' as a 'want' for an 'explanation'—you want to explain something.

Related words

Collocations with Warrant

• arrest
• death
• search
• authorize
• grant
• issue
• card
• without a warrant
• warrant for

Synonyms for Warrant

• justification
• authorization
• permit
• endorsement

Opposites of Warrant

• unjustification
• rejection

Common mistakes with Warrant

• Confused with 'warranted' — some learners mix the noun 'warrant' with its past participle form.
• Using 'warrant' without an associated object — it should be followed by what is being warranted.
• Mistaking 'warrant' for 'guarantee' — 'warrant' implies justification rather than assurance.

Frequently asked questions about Warrant

What does Warrant mean?

A reason or explanation for something.

What is the definition of Warrant?

a legal document that is signed by a judge and gives the police authority to do something

How do you use Warrant in a sentence?

an arrest warrant

Can you give another example of Warrant?

They **issued a warrant** for her arrest.

What are synonyms for Warrant?

Common alternatives include justification, authorization, permit, endorsement.

What is the opposite of Warrant?

Opposite meanings include unjustification, rejection.

What words go with Warrant?

It commonly pairs with arrest, death, search, authorize, grant, issue, card, without a warrant, warrant for.

What are common mistakes when using Warrant?

Confused with 'warranted' — some learners mix the noun 'warrant' with its past participle form. Using 'warrant' without an associated object — it should be followed by what is being warranted. Mistaking 'warrant' for 'guarantee' — 'warrant' implies justification rather than assurance.

How do you pronounce Warrant?

US: /["/ˈwɔːrənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɒrənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Warrant formal or informal?

"Warrant" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Warrant?

Used mainly in legal or academic contexts, 'warrant' often implies a justification that holds weight. It’s not typically used in casual speech.

What CEFR level is Warrant?

"Warrant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.