warranted
adjectiveUK /ˈwɒrəntɪd/
US /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
If something is warranted, it is fair and needed.
The teacher's praise was warranted because the student worked very hard.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Officially promised or guaranteed by a company.
The new phone is warranted for two years.
3. Given official permission or authority to do something.
The officer was warranted to search the building.
4. Supported by facts or good reasons.
Her worry was warranted after the storm warning.