The arrest warrant
Example: Arrest warrant authorizes police to detain suspect legally
Definition
"The arrest warrant" is a legal document issued by a court or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to detain or arrest a specific individual suspected of committing a crime. It serves as official permission ensuring the arrest is conducted lawfully and with proper authority.
Etymology
The term "the arrest warrant" combines 'arrest,' derived from the Old French 'arester,' meaning to stop or seize, and 'warrant,' from the Old North French 'warant,' signifying a guarantee or authorization. Together, they signify an official order permitting detention, a concept rooted in medieval legal practices.
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"The arrest warrant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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