warrant

(eg. fire, summary, synonym )

warrant /ˈwɔ rənt/ ?

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(n) a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
(n) a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price
(n) formal and explicit approval
(n) a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
(v) show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
(v) stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

The paperwork required with a FISA warrant application could be trimmed.
However it does not protect the companies for complying with the warrant-free program at the heart of the controversy.
The inspector, Barlow insisted, needed a search warrant to inspect his place of business.

"I did not feel that I was given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination and in an effort to maintain the integrity of the academy organization" decided against competing, Heigl said in a written statement provided by her...
on Jun 11, 2008 By: Katherine Heigl Source: FOXNews
The Fed last week reaffirmed its policy and noted that conditions "are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period."
on Jun 27, 2010 By: Ben Bernanke Source: Newsweek
"Our team has taken a very close look at the tanker decision and found serious flaws in the process that we believe warrant appeal," said Jim McNerney, Boeing's chairman, president and chief executive. "This is an extraordinary step rarely...
on Feb 29, 2008 By: Jim McNerney Source: ktla 5