Bumfuzzle was one of our most searched for words after many people encountered the word in The New York Times and found themselves, well, bumfuzzled (the word means âto confuse, perplex, or flusterâ). âIâm bumfuzzled by the whole thing,â said Mr. Georgas, now the president of Cravens. âI donât think sheâll win the state.
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.
An arrest warrant is an official document, signed by a judge (or magistrate), which authorizes a police officer to arrest the person or people named in the warrant. Warrants typically identify the crime for which an arrest has been authorized, and may restrict the manner in which an arrest may be made. For example, a warrant may state that a suspect can be arrested only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m..