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bench warrant

–noun Law.
a warrant issued or ordered by a judge or court for the apprehension of an offender.

Origin:
1690–1700
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bench warrant  
n.  A warrant issued by a judge or court ordering the apprehension of an offender.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Main Entry: bench warrant
see WARRANT
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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