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swear out

Obtain a warrant for arrest by making a charge under oath, as in The school principal swore out a warrant for the arrest of the vandals. [Late 1800s]

See also: out, swear

swear out

v.

To obtain some warrant for arrest by making a charge under oath: The victims swore out a warrant against their attacker.

See also: out, swear