Seizure Warrant
/ˈsiːʒər ˈwɔːrənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order authorizing law enforcement to seize property or evidence related to a crime.
The police obtained a seizure warrant to confiscate the suspect's computer.
Forms
- seizure warrants
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Commentary
A seizure warrant specifically authorizes the taking of property, unlike a search warrant which authorizes the search itself.
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