Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
warrant-action
noun
/ˈwɔːrənt ˌækʃən/
Definition
A legal term referring to a specific court order that authorizes law enforcement to take certain actions, including making an arrest or searching property.
Examples
- The police received a warrant-action to search the suspect’s home.
- After the hearing, the judge issued a warrant-action for the arrest of the defendant.
- The warrant-action allowed officers to act without prior notice.
Meaning
Warrant-action means the legal permission granted by a judge for law enforcement to perform designated tasks in order to enforce the law.
Synonyms
- court order
- search warrant
- arrest warrant
