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Legal Definitions - writ
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Definition of writ
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A writ is a legal order issued by a court or other legal authority with administrative or judicial powers.
A writ of certiorari is an order issued by a higher court to a lower court to review a case. A writ of error is an order issued by a higher court to correct an error made by a lower court. A writ of habeas corpus is an order issued by a court to release a person who is being held unlawfully. A writ of mandamus is an order issued by a court to compel a government official or agency to perform a specific duty.
These examples illustrate how a writ is a legal tool used by courts and other legal authorities to enforce the law and protect individual rights.
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Simple Definition
A writ is a special order given by a court or other legal authority. It tells someone what they must do or not do. There are different types of writs, like a writ of habeas corpus which helps people who are being held in jail without a good reason.
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