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Meaning of warrant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

warrant

Pronunciation:/ˈwɒɹənt//ˈwɑɹənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.

  2. Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.

    Example: a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success

  3. An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.

  4. An option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.

verb

Definitions

  1. To protect, keep safe (from danger).

  2. To give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).

  3. To guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).

  4. To guarantee as being true; (colloquially) to believe strongly.

    Example: That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant.