資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Search \Search\, n. [Cf. OF. cerche. See {Search}, v. t.]
   The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry;
   pursuit for finding something; examination.

         Thus the orb he roamed With narrow search, and with
         inspection deep Considered every creature. --Milton.

         Nor did my search of liberty begin Till my black hairs
         were changed upon my chin.               --Dryden.

   {Right of search} (Mar. Law), the right of the lawfully
      commissioned cruisers of belligerent nations to examine
      and search private merchant vessels on the high seas, for
      the enemy's property or for articles contraband of war.

   {Search warrant} (Law), a warrant legally issued, authorizing
      an examination or search of a house, or other place, for
      goods stolen, secreted, or concealed.

   Syn: Scrutiny; examination; exploration; investigation;
        research; inquiry; quest; pursuit.

資料來源 : WordNet®

right of search
     n : the right of a belligerent to stop neutral ships on the high
         seas in wartime and search them