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	warrant A written order authorizing official action by law enforcement officials, usually directing them to arrest the individual named in the warrant. A search warrant orders that a specific location be searched for items, which if found, can be used in court as evidence. witness A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury. writ A formal written command or order, issued by the court, requiring the performance of a specific act. writ of certiorari An order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case which it will hear on appeal.