Warrant of Arrest
/ˈwɒr.ənt əv əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal document issued by a competent authority authorizing the arrest of a specific individual.
The police obtained a warrant of arrest before detaining the suspect.
Forms
- warrant of arrest
- warrants of arrest
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Commentary
A warrant of arrest must specify the individual and is typically issued on probable cause; precision in drafting prevents unlawful detention.
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