swear out


verb
  1. (tr, adverb) US to secure the issue of (a warrant for an arrest) by making a charge under oath

Words Nearby swear out

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How to use swear out in a sentence

  • Are you willing to swear out a warrant charging Mattie and her partner with dealing in stolen merchandise?

    Ghost Beyond the Gate | Mildred A. Wirt
  • If I were in your place, I would swear out a warrant for his arrest, and send an officer after him.

    Frank Merriwell's Chums | Burt L. Standish
  • With the aid of the Lieutenant-Governor he succeeded in finding a man who would dare to swear out a warrant against him.

    The Clansman | Thomas Dixon
  • "Wasn't any one who would swear out complaints," said the constable.

  • Lemme swear out an attachment against the band wagon and the band-wagon team, and you go serve it right away, sheriff.

    Back Home | Irvin S. Cobb

Other Idioms and Phrases with swear out

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]

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