a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court; the warrant describes the locations where the officials may search
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
MLA
APA
Chicago
Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘search warrant'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
If you're guilty of forgetting what "due process" means, review these legal and judicial terms. Words related to the court system, civil rights, and criminal law are all on the docket. Will this list teach you all about the U.S. judicial system? Beyond a reasonable doubt.
If you want to learn about the American political system, you're at liberty to study this list of terms related to U.S. government. You'll review the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial), the Constitution, elections, and more. Cast your vote for vocabulary!