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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

communication go
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

black and white, written communication, written language go
communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)

writing, written material, piece of writing go
the work of a writer

document, written document, papers go
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document go
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

writ, judicial writ go
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

warrant
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

noun.communication

7 Subcategories

search warrant go
a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court
bench warrant, arrest warrant go
a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring that person to court
death warrant go
a warrant to execute the death sentence
cachet, lettre de cachet go
a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
reprieve go
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
commutation go
a warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one
pardon, amnesty go
a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense