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search warrant

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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 n → mandato di perquisizione
search warrant n → mandato di perquisizione


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He explains that in any ordinary case he would have applied for what they call a search warrant.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
I fancied him arriving with a search warrant at any moment.
The Vanished Messenger by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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