warranted
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/ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
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/ˈwɒrəntɪd/
(warrant)
authorization
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warrant' originates from Old North French, specifically the word 'warant', where 'warant' meant 'protector'.
Historical Evolution
'warant' changed from Old North French word 'warant' and eventually became the modern English word 'warrant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'protector', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to justify or guarantee'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'warrant'.
The action was warranted by the circumstances.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45