search warrant

noun

: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions

Examples of search warrant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to The Telegraph, which broke the news, the issue revolves around the search warrants used by Thames Valley Police and its chief constable in relation to his arrest. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and King Charles’ brother, is taking legal action against the Thames Valley Police over search warrants relating to his February arrest. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

According to court documents, authorities obtained search warrants. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors allege that Auburn Hills police executed a search warrant of Grosh's phone as part of a separate investigation and uncovered hundreds of explicit images and videos. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for search warrant

• abhorrent
• torrent

Kids Definition

search warrant

noun

: a warrant making legal a search of a specified place (as a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions (as illegal drugs)

Legal Definition

search warrant

see also:

warrant