Noun Definition

warrant

1.Definition: a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

"As a sweetener they offered warrants along with the fixed-income securities"

Category: General

2.Definition: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

Category: General

3.Definition: a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

Related Noun(s):guarantee, warrantee, warranty

Category: General

4.Definition: formal and explicit approval

Related Noun(s):countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction

Category: General