send out a warrant (on one)

send out a warrant (on one)

To issue a warrant for one to be arrested or detained. The police sent out a warrant on the CEO after evidence of his embezzlement emerged. They're not going to send out a warrant on him unless you're willing to testify. Community services sent out warrants on the children for them to be taken into custody by the state.

See also: out, send, warrant

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