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Writ - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this public body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs and subpoe...
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Habeas corpus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Habeas corpus (pronounced /ˌheɪbiːəs ˈkɔrpəs/ ) (Latin: You (shall) have the body) is a legal action, or writ, through which a person can seek relief from the unlawful detention of him or her...
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Definition of 'Habeas Corpus' - Lat. 'you have the body' - Prisoners often seek release by filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial... ... "you have the body" Prisoners often seek release by filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
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The Legal Term * Writ * Defined & Explained ... WRIT - A judicial order. A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act. A mandatory precept issued by the authority, and in the name of the sovereign or the state, for the purpose of compelling the defendant to do something...
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Petition for Writ of Certiorari. (informally called "Cert Petition.") A document which a losing party files with the Supreme Court asking the Supreme Court to review the decision of a lower court. ... Writ of Certiorari. A decision by the Supreme Court to hear an appeal from a lower court.
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In law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a government entity in the name of the sovereign power. In most cases, this government entity is a court. Two kinds of writs are warrants and prerogative writs, but there are many others...
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