Warrant and Writ

Warrant

Warrant noun - A writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts.

Writ is a synonym for warrant in authorization topic. In some cases you can use "Writ" instead a noun "Warrant".

Writ

Writ noun - (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.
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Synonyms for Writ

Warrant is a synonym for writ in authorization topic. You can use "Warrant" instead a noun "Writ", if it concerns topics such as summons, court order.

Nearby Words: writing, write

How words are described

legal legal warrant legal writ
active active warrant active writ
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