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  • 1Search good — In economics, a search good is a product or service with features and characteristics easily evaluated before purchase. In a distinction originally due to Philip Nelson, a search good is contrasted with an experience good. Search goods are more… …

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  • 2Search — Search, n. [Cf. OF. cerche. See {Search}, v. t.] The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry; pursuit for finding something; examination. [1913 Webster] Thus the orb he roamed With narrow search, and with inspection deep… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 3Search warrant — Search Search, n. [Cf. OF. cerche. See {Search}, v. t.] The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry; pursuit for finding something; examination. [1913 Webster] Thus the orb he roamed With narrow search, and with inspection deep… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 4search warrant — search′ war rant n. law a court order authorizing police to search a premises for stolen goods, narcotics, etc • Etymology: 1730–40 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 5search — v. & n. v. 1 tr. look through or go over thoroughly to find something. 2 tr. examine or feel over (a person) to find anything concealed. 3 tr. a probe or penetrate into. b examine or question (one s mind, conscience, etc.) thoroughly. 4 intr.… …

    Useful english dictionary

  • 6search and seizure — Means for the detection and punishment of crime; the search for and taking custody of property unlawfully obtained or unlawfully held, such as stolen goods, property forfeited for violation of the law, and property the use or possession of which… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 7search warrant — noun Date: 1739 a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 8search warrant — noun (C) a legal document that gives the police official permission to search a building, for example in order to look for stolen goods …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 9search warrant — Law. a court order authorizing the examination of a dwelling or other private premises by police officials, as for stolen goods. [1730 40] * * * …

    Universalium

  • 10search warrant — /ˈsɜtʃ wɒrənt/ (say serch woruhnt) noun a court order authorising the searching of a house, etc., as for stolen goods or other evidence of a crime …