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Term: Warrant Officer

Definition:

A warrant officer is a military rank held by highly skilled and specialized personnel who are given authority by a warrant from a higher-ranking officer.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun (military): A warrant officer is an intermediate rank between enlisted personnel and commissioned officers in the armed forces.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the communication systems.

Sense 2:

As a noun (general): A warrant officer is an individual who is authorized to serve warrants, especially in law enforcement.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer arrested the suspect and served the warrant for his apprehension.

Sense 3:

As a noun (historical): A warrant officer is an official in certain medieval and early modern countries who held authority over specific domains or had judicial responsibilities.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer presided over the local court and settled disputes among the villagers.

Sense 4:

As a noun (aviation): A warrant officer is a technical specialist in the aviation industry who possesses specific technical knowledge and skills.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer inspected the aircraft and certified it to be airworthy.

Sense 5:

As a noun (maritime): A warrant officer is a rank in some navies, responsible for specialized tasks such as ship maintenance and administration.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer oversaw the maintenance of the ship's engines and ensured their proper functioning.

Sense 6:

As a noun (legal): A warrant officer is an officer who is authorized to serve and execute warrants issued by a court.

Example Sentence: The warrant officer executed the search warrant and confiscated the illegal substances.