blanket search warrant

Definition of "blanket search warrant"
  1. An overly broad order issued by a judge, permitting law enforcement to probe multiple sites without defining exactly what evidence is sought
How to use "blanket search warrant" in a sentence
  1. A blanket search warrant was deemed as illegal because of its undefined parameters.
  2. The judge rejected the blanket search warrant due to its lack of specific details.
  3. Due to the broad scope, the defense attorney argued that the blanket search warrant was unconstitutional.

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