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How to Say "warrant" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwarrantis mandamientoC1 level.

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nounC1formal
a legal authorization
A rolled parchment scroll with a red wax seal and a purple ribbon.

Examples

El juez dictó un mandamiento de prisión.

The judge issued a warrant for imprisonment.

Recibió un mandamiento de pago por la deuda pendiente.

He received a payment order for the outstanding debt.

Nouns with 'de'

In legal Spanish, 'mandamiento' is almost always followed by 'de' and the action being ordered, such as 'mandamiento de embargo' (seizure order).

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