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search warrant
n.
A warrant giving legal authorization for a search.

search warrant
n
(Law) a written order issued by a justice of the peace authorizing a constable or other officer to enter and search premises for stolen goods, drugs, etc.
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Noun1.search warrant - a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court; the warrant describes the locations where the officials may search
warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
Translations
search warrant nmandato di perquisizione


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Kletzok also noted that all search warrants are authorized by a Lane County Circuit Court judge after reviewing police reasons for entry, search and seizure.
TV shows depict the officers getting in major trouble when they enter a home without search warrants or portray a criminal getting away with a crime because the police will not enter without a search warrant.
During the week police executed 15 search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
 
 
 
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