A writ issued by a judge authorizing some law enforcement activity is called a

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A warrant is a written order issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement officials to perform a particular act, such as conducting a search or making an arrest. A petition is a formal written request, and a writ is a formal written order in general (but in the context of law enforcement, it usually refers specifically to a court order authorizing some activity). A declaration is a statement of facts or opinions.

A Writ Issued by a Judge Authorizing Some Law Enforcement