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warrant in German

warrant in German is Befugnis, Vollmacht, Garantie — warrant means an official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.

warrant in German

Befugnis
noun
Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
Vollmacht
noun
Authorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
Garantie
noun
(countable) Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
Garantieerklärung
noun
(countable) Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
Nachweis
noun
(countable) Something that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
Vollmacht
noun
(countable) An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
Befehl
noun
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.
Haftbefehl
noun
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.
Steckbrief
noun
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.
richterliche Anordnung
noun
(law, countable) A judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.
Beschützer
noun
(obsolete, countable) A defender, a protector.
garantieren
verb
(transitive) To authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).

What does "warrant" mean?

  1. noun An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.
    "Police obtained a warrant before searching the property."
  2. verb To justify or provide sufficient grounds for something.
    "The evidence didn't warrant such a harsh punishment."
  3. verb To guarantee or give assurance that something is true or of a certain quality.
    "The seller warranted that the goods were free from defects."

warrant in a sentence

  • Police obtained a warrant before searching the property.
  • The judge issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.
  • The evidence didn't warrant such a harsh punishment.
  • Her outstanding work warranted a promotion.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "warrant" in German?

"warrant" in German is Befugnis, Vollmacht, Garantie. warrant means: An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.

How do you use "warrant" in a sentence?

Example: "Police obtained a warrant before searching the property." In German, "warrant" is Befugnis, Vollmacht, Garantie.

Are there other ways to say "warrant" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "warrant": Befugnis, Vollmacht, Garantie, Garantieerklärung, Nachweis, Befehl.

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