stock warrant

/stɑk ˌwɔrənt/

Other forms: stock warrants

Definitions of stock warrant

1. noun

   a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price
   synonyms: stock-purchase warrant, warrant

   types:

   perpetual warrant

   a warrant with no expiration date

   subscription warrant

   a warrant that expires on a stipulated date

   type of:

   security, surety

   property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
2. noun

   a written certificate that gives the holder the right to purchase shares of a stock for a specified price within a specified period of time
   type of:

   guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty

   a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications