True bill

Definition
: a bill returned by a grand jury that has found the evidence in a bill of indictment sufficient to warrant prosecution
: See also indictment
4  : an itemized account of goods sold, services performed, or work done
5  : a written instrument setting out the terms of a transaction involving goods: as
a  : See also bill of lading
b  : See also bill of sale
6  : a piece of paper money
7  : a written instrument providing proof of an obligation to pay money



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arrest warrant

a warrant issued to a law enforcement officer ordering the officer to arrest and bring the person named in the warrant before the court or a magistrate


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