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Definition bench warrant in British English

bench warrant noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbentʃ ˌwɒrənt/
1

an order by a court to arrest someone immediately, usually because they have not appeared in court when told to do so

Example

Judge Simmons then issued a bench warrant for Tomkins' arrest.

Definition bench warrant in British English