1war·rant 
/ˈworənt/ noun
plural war·rants /ˈworənt/ noun 1 [count] law : a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something
▪ The police had a warrant for his arrest. — see also search warrant 2 [noncount] formal : a reason for thinking, deciding, or doing something
▪ There was no warrant for such behavior.
▪ The police had a warrant for his arrest. — see also search warrant
▪ There was no warrant for such behavior.
