Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outstanding warrant
noun
ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ ˈwɔːrən(t)
Definition
An outstanding warrant is a legal order issued by a judge or magistrate for the arrest of a person who has been accused of a crime, but who has not yet been apprehended.
Examples
- The police conducted a search for John following the outstanding warrant for his arrest.
- Failure to respond to a court summons may lead to an outstanding warrant being issued.
Meaning
It indicates that authorities are seeking to locate and arrest a person for their alleged involvement in a criminal activity.
Synonyms
- Arrest warrant
- Bench warrant
- Criminal warrant
