warrant synonyms

warrant

n.

authorization, certificate, credential, official document, summons, subpoena, security, pass, testimonial, passport, credentials, permit, license, permission, chit, verification, authentication.

warrant

v.

  1. To guarantee

    assure, insure, vouch for; see assert 1, guarantee 1, 2, vouch.

  2. To justify

    bear out, call for, give grounds for; see explain, justify 2.

  3. To authorize

    empower, sanction, license; see approve 1, delegate 1. See syn. study at assert.

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