warranted

UK: ˈwɒrəntɪd | US: ˈwɔːrəntɪd

Definition

  1. adj. justified or authorized

  2. vt. past tense of "warrant" (to guarantee or justify)

Structure
warrant <guarantee>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "warranted" derives from the Old North French "warantir" (to protect or guarantee), which itself comes from the Germanic root "war-" (to guard or protect). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, indicating a completed action. Historically, "warrant" referred to legal authorization, evolving into its modern sense of justification or guarantee.

Examples

  1. The police action was warranted due to the imminent threat.

  2. Her concerns were warranted after the repeated failures.

  3. The company warranted the quality of its products.

  4. His anger was not warranted under the circumstances.

  5. The judge warranted the search based on new evidence.