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crim. law, Practice. A writ issued by a justice of the peace or other authorized officer, directed to a constable or other proper person, requiring him to arrest a person therein named, charged with committing some offence, and to bring him before that or some other justice of the peace. 2. It should regularly be made under the hand and seal of the justice and dated. No warrant … [Read more...] about WARRANT

See implied warranty … [Read more...] about WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY

A court order that empowers a marshal to seize property and take possession from a person or company declared bankrupt. … [Read more...] about WARRANT IN BANKRUPTCY

A promise, guarantee or assurance that the seller of property has the right of title and will defend the title on behalf of the purchaser against other claims. … [Read more...] about WARRANTY OF TITLE

A written order issued and signed by a magistrate directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named and commanding him to arrest the body of a person named in it who is accused of an offense. … [Read more...] about WARRANT OF ARREST