Definition of

Habeas Corpus

(noun, communication) a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
(noun, attribute) the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment

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Synonyms of Habeas Corpus

Hypernyms: civil right, judicial writ, writ

1465, from L., lit. "(you should) have the person," in phrase habeas corpus ad subjiciendum "produce or have the person to be subjected to (examination)," opening words of writs in 14c. Anglo-Fr. documents to require a person to be brought before a court or judge, especially to determine if that person is being legally detained. From habeas, second pers. sing. pres. subjunctive of habere "to have, to hold" (see habit) + corpus "person," lit. "body" (see corporeal).

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DerwentandTamar @Under_Exposed @CDUlawschool @profsarahj Liberated on habeas corpus sued himself and tried in the Commons in absentia http://t.co/GtqnM2Fx
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CascadeTessa @Min_Reyes Freedom of assembly. Freedom of association. Freedom of speech. habeas corpus. Hard won rights of the people TO KEEP.