Warrant (law)

A warrant is a writ that permits someone to take a specific legal action.^[1] Most often the writ is from a judge. It is used by law enforcement to take actions such as searching for evidence, making an arrest or seizing property.^[1]

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Warrant". Legal Information Institute, Cornell University Law School. Retrieved 12 February 2016.