warrant

n 1: an authorization allowing police to perform specified acts

2: formal and explicit approval [syn: {sanction}, {countenance},

{endorsement}, {imprimatur}]

3: a written assurance that some product or service will be

provided or will meet certain specifications [syn: {guarantee},

{warranty}]

v 1: show to be reasonable [syn: {justify}]

2: stand behind [syn: {guarantee}]