Swear Out (Verb)
Meaning
Deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The officer went to the last known address to swear out a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
- She had enough evidence to swear out a summons for the neighbor who kept disturbing the peace.
- The police officer attempted to swear out a warrant for the fugitive at his usual hangouts.
- The judge refused to swear out a warrant without more substantial evidence.
- After gathering additional information, the detective was able to swear out a warrant for the suspect.