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DEFINITION of 'Warrant'. A derivative security that gives the holder the right to purchase securities (usually equity) from the issuer at a specific price within a certain time frame. Warrants are often included in a new debt issue as a sweetener to entice investors.
A writ is a written order issued by a court, commanding the party to whom it is addressed to perform or cease performing a specified act. This is used in civil cases. A warrant is usually an arrest warrant, a search warrant or a bench warrant. This is issued by a court to order the arrest or search of a person or to order an officer to bring a person before the court. This is used in criminal cases. Ask Your Own Family Law Question. Customer: replied 4 years ago.