a seal on a letter | a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts |
an indication of approved or superior status | a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications |
a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal | formal and explicit approval |
| a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price |