SEARCH WARRANT Definition & Meaning

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a court order authorizing the examination of a dwelling or other private premises by police officials, as for stolen goods.

search warrant

a written order issued by a justice of the peace authorizing a constable or other officer to enter and search premises for stolen goods, drugs, etc

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First recorded in 1730–40

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Meanwhile, in the east the force said it had executed search warrants and made a number of arrests.

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After a weekslong investigation, more than two dozen sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant on Scallion’s home around 4 a.m.

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Kirkpatrick was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in Simi Valley when police arrived with a search warrant.

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FBI agents executed search warrants in connection with the case, including at one of his towing yards.

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Hackman's body was in a sideroom next to the kitchen, with a walking cane and a pair of sunglasses nearby, according to a search warrant affidavit.

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