warrant

warrant adj

see war, v.

1. Martial; militant; belligerent; warlike; [word play on warrant, n.] assertive; self-assured; justified; secure; authorized.

warrant [-s] n

see warrant, adj.

1. Privilege; right; authority; power.
2. Commission; obligation.
3. Summons; official record; authorizing document.
4. Justification; proof; assurance.

warrant [-ed] v

Early ME.

1. Allow; authorize; license.