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bench warrant

noun

Definition of BENCH WARRANT

:  a warrant issued by a presiding judge or by a court against a person guilty of contempt or indicted for a crime
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First Known Use of BENCH WARRANT

1696

Rhymes with BENCH WARRANT

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