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warrantless

/ˈwɔːr.ənt.ləs/
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• adjective

1

Conducted or carried out by law enforcement or government authorities without a legal warrant issued by a judge or magistrate.

Example

"The appellate court ruled that the evidence obtained during the warrantless search of the apartment was inadmissible at trial."

2

Lacking reasonable grounds, justification, or authority; baseless.

Example

"The committee dismissed the critic's warrantless accusations after reviewing the financial audit."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'warrantless' with 'unwarranted'; 'warrantless' is primarily a legal term meaning conducted without a judicial warrant (as in a warrantless search), whereas 'unwarranted' is a general adjective meaning unjustified or uncalled-for.

• Nearby Words

warrant
warrantable
warrantee
warrantless
warranty
warrego
warren

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Warrantless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/warrantless
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