warrant of committal

noun

Definitions of warrant of committal

English

a court order allowing a judge to enforce another order or judgment against a person or entity that has ignored its terms

A warrant of committal was issued but he remained on the land until March 10.

English

a court order that allows the police to arrest a person and put that person in jail (=a type of temporary prison used to house suspected criminals) or prison

The judge issued a warrant of committal.