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Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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great writ of liberty — The writ of habeas corpus and subjiciendum , issuing at common law out of courts of Chancery, King s Bench, Common Pleas, and Exchequer. See habeas corpus Court of Chancery King s Bench Court of Common Pleas Court of Exche … Black's law dictionary
great writ of liberty — The writ of habeas corpus and subjiciendum , issuing at common law out of courts of Chancery, King s Bench, Common Pleas, and Exchequer. See habeas corpus Court of Chancery King s Bench Court of Common Pleas Court of Exche … Black's law dictionary
great writ of liberty — The writ of habeas corpus … Ballentine's law dictionary
Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data (Philippines) — See also: amparo (law). The Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data (Philippines) are Prerogative writs to supplement the inefficacy of Philippine Habeas Corpus (Rule 102, Revised Rules of Court). Amparo means protection, while Habeas Data is access to… … Wikipedia
Writ — Writ, n. [AS. writ, gewrit. See {Write}.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which is written; writing; scripture; applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ. Though in Holy Writ not named. Milton. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Writ of account — Writ Writ, n. [AS. writ, gewrit. See {Write}.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which is written; writing; scripture; applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ. Though in Holy Writ not named. Milton.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Writ of capias — Writ Writ, n. [AS. writ, gewrit. See {Write}.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which is written; writing; scripture; applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ. Though in Holy Writ not named. Milton.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Writ of assistance — A writ of assistance is a written order (a writ) issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official, such as a sheriff, to perform a certain task. Historically, several types of writs have been called writs of assistance .[1] Most often, a… … Wikipedia
Writ of possession — Possession Pos*ses sion, n. [F. possession, L. possessio.] 1. The act or state of possessing, or holding as one s own. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) The having, holding, or detention of property in one s power or command; actual seizin or occupancy;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Writ of Assistance — The Writs of Assistance is a legal document that serves as a general search warrant.Unlike the warrant, it is generally open ended, and requires all parties to support the officer to whom it was issued. Its normal use is in support of customs and … Wikipedia
