swear out
Initiate legal complaint
To swear out is to obtain a legal document—typically a warrant or complaint—by making a sworn statement before a judge or magistrate: She swore out a warrant for his arrest.
The phrase emphasizes the formal, oath-bound nature of the process.
Almost always appears with warrant or complaint as its object.
- oathFormal binding promise
- deliverTransport to recipient
- affidavitSworn written statement
- serveAttend to needs
- chargeCost or accusation
complaint · testimony · take the stand · witness · accusation · notarize · indictment · deposition · statement · arraignment · process · legal proceedings · warrant · subpoena · magistrate · declaration · summons · allegation