warrant
to justify or provide adequate grounds for something
Word origin: From Old North French warant, protector or guarantee.
Warrant in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing warrant in a sentence.
The minor error did not warrant such a harsh and public reprimand.
The preliminary findings did not warrant the sweeping policy changes the agency proposed.
Using “warrant” well
As a verb, warrant means to justify or provide adequate grounds for something. Take care to distinguish this sense from the noun warrant, a legal authorization.
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