warrant

verb C1

Meaning

To warrant is to provide justification or guarantee for a particular action, belief, or condition, often invoking a sense of obligation or necessity based on evidence or reasoning; it implies a level of authority or legitimacy that supports a claim or dec
💡 The term "warrant" is often misused in informal contexts where "justify" or "explain" might be more appropriate; its usage typically connotes a more formal or authoritative basis for an assertion.

Example Sentences

The contract does not warrant any additional fees beyond the agreed amount .

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