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Definition: A type of warrant issued on one side of a national border for execution on the other side, usually concerning debts owed.
Example: A border warrant may be issued on either side of the border between England and Scotland for the arrest of a person who owes a debt.
Explanation: A border warrant is a legal document that allows law enforcement officials to arrest a person who owes a debt on one side of a national border and bring them to court on the other side. This type of warrant is usually issued for debts owed between countries or regions with different legal systems. For example, a border warrant may be issued between England and Scotland for the arrest of a person who owes a debt. The warrant is issued on one side of the border and executed on the other side by law enforcement officials.