Arrest Warrant
/ˈærɪst ˈwɒrənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing the arrest and detention of a specific individual.
The police obtained an arrest warrant before detaining the suspect.
Forms
- arrest warrants
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Commentary
An arrest warrant must be supported by probable cause and is distinct from other warrants like search warrants; it authorizes arrest rather than search or other action.
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