Definition of
Writ
- (noun, communication) (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
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Synonyms of Writ
Alternate forms of Writ
Hyponyms: assize, attachment, certiorari, court order, fieri facias, habeas corpus, mandamus, process, scire facias, sequestration, subpoena, subpoena ad testificandum, subpoena duces tecum, summons, venire facias, warrant, writ of certiorari, writ of detinue, writ of election, writ of error, writ of habeas corpus, writ of mandamus, writ of prohibition, writ of right
Hypernyms: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Origin of the word Writ
- O.E. writ "something written, piece of writing," from the past participle stem of writan (see write). Used of legal documents or instruments since at least 1121. more
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Words that sound like Writ
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