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writ

noun

/rɪt/

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

order, decree, mandate, summons

informal note, request

writ issued, writ filed, writ petition

A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

The ability to judge well.

the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over i...

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.