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Definition of warranted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
groundsright, needed, or fitting in a given situation
- Extra staff were warranted during the holiday rush.
2.
authorizationofficially authorized or sanctioned
- The police took warranted actions during the investigation.
Origin of warranted
Old North French, warant (protector)
Terms with warranted included in their meaning
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undeservedly
in a way that is not warranted
unjustified
not warranted or necessary
Examples of warranted in a sentence
The level of security at the event was clearly warranted. The warranted search revealed crucial evidence. Warranted measures were taken to ensure public safety.
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- French:justifié, autorisé, ...
- German:gerechtfertigt, genehmigt, ...
- Italian:giustificato, autorizzato, ...
- Spanish:justificado, autorizado, ...
- Portuguese:justificado, autorizado, ...
- Chinese:正当的, 授权的, ...
- Japanese:正当な, 公認の, ...
- Arabic:مُبَرَّر, مُجاز, ...
- Hebrew:נָחוּץ, מְאֻשָּׁר, ...
- Russian:оправданный, санкционированный, ...
- Ukrainian:обґрунтований, ...
- Hindi:वाजिब, अधिकृत, ...
Definition of warrant - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
reasonjustification for an action or belief
- His behavior provided no warrant for such accusations..
2.
police orderTECH. legal document authorizing police actionsTECH.
- The judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
3.
financeTECH. financial instrument giving rights to buy securitiesTECH.
- He invested in a warrant to buy company shares.
4.
assurancesomething providing assurance or confirmation
- The warranty serves as a warrant of product quality.
5.
militaryTECH. certificate appointing someone to a specific junior technical officer rankTECH.
- He received his warrant as a new officer.
Verb
1.
assuranceguarantee the quality or truth of something
- The company warrants the product for two years.
2.
justificationjustify or necessitate a certain action
- The circumstances warrant a thorough investigation..
3.
authorizationRare authorize or give permission for an actionRare
- The manager warranted the purchase of new equipment.
Expressions with warrant
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make a decision leading to one's downfall
By ignoring the warnings, he signed his death warrant.
cause own failure or ruin by an action or decision
He signed his own death warrant by ignoring the warnings.
take an action that causes failure
By ignoring the warnings, he signed the death warrant of the plan.
official paper letting police search for crime evidence
The police needed a search warrant to enter the house.
that which causes the end of something
His resignation was the death warrant for the project.
document authorizing payment of a specific amount
The company issued a cash warrant for the refund.
document providing protection or justification for actions
The officer acted under a cover warrant during the operation.
official permission to supply goods to royalty
The company received a royal warrant for their fine china.
police identification card showing authority and identity
The officer showed his warrant card at the checkpoint.
certificate showing a vehicle is safe to drive
The car passed its warrant of fitness check.
official document authorizing arrest of a person
The police obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect.
court order for arresting someone who missed court
The judge issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
paper granting option to purchase shares at an agreed price
She exercised the stock warrant to buy shares at the agreed price.
warrant with no expiration date
The investor held a perpetual warrant for company shares.
security allowing stock purchase at fixed price
The company issued a stock-purchase warrant with the bond.
legal document authorizing police to arrest someone
The officer presented the warrant of arrest at the suspect's home..
military rank between commissioned and non-commissioned officers
He was promoted to the rank of warrant officer last year..
financial instrument allowing purchase of securities at set price
The investor bought a call warrant for company shares.
court order authorizing detention after arrest or pending trial
The judge issued a detention warrant for the suspect.
financial instrument to buy stock at a set price
The investor used a subscription warrant to buy shares.
document authorizing payment of a dividend to a shareholder
The company issued a dividend warrant to each shareholder.
document admitting debt liability allowing attorney court representation
The debtor signed a warrant of attorney for the court case.
Origin of warrant
Old French, garantir (to protect)
Examples of warrant in a sentence
The evidence gave warrant to their concerns. They searched the house with a warrant in hand. A warrant was necessary to access the private records. She purchased a warrant for future stock options. The warrant allowed him to buy shares at a fixed price. The certificate acts as a warrant of authenticity.
His signature was a warrant of his approval. The warrant was issued during the ceremony. He proudly displayed his warrant on the wall. The chef warrants the freshness of all ingredients. The certificate warrants the authenticity of the artwork. The evidence does not warrant such a severe punishment. His actions warrant immediate attention from the authorities. The judge warranted the search of the premises. The policy warranted immediate action from the team.
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- French:motif, garantir, ...
- German:Rechtfertigung, garantieren, ...
- Italian:motivo, garantire, ...
- Spanish:motivo, garantizar, ...
- Portuguese:justificação, garantir, ...
- Chinese:正当理由, 确保, ...
- Japanese:正当化, 保証する, ...
- Arabic:مُبَرِّر, تَعَهَّد بِضَمان, ...
- Hebrew:הַצְדָּקָה, לְהַבְטִיחַ, ...
- Russian:оправдание, гарантировать, ...
- Ukrainian:підстава, гарантувати, ...
- Hindi:औचित्य, गारंटी देना, ...
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