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I.writ [Brit rɪt, Am rɪt] N LAW

II.writ <pret, part passédésuets du verbe write> [Brit rɪt, Am rɪt] VB trans archaic or region

writ of subpoena, writ of summons N LAW

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to issue a writ against sb
assigner qn en justice
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The problem with this approach was that the ability to create new writs amounted to the ability to create new forms of action.
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Most often, these courts issue writs of prohibition to prevent lower courts from exceeding their jurisdiction.
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No writ should issue, as the city commissioners had the right to refuse to take the land.
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It is compared with the writ of amparo but protects one's right for a healthy environment rather than constitutional rights.
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Forthwith the entire council was recalled from holiday and a new writ was prepared.
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Because of this, a writ was issued for his arrest, but it was never served.
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Equity courts handled lawsuits and petitions requesting remedies other than damages, such as writs, injunctions, and specific performance.
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The writ was also used in the courts of admiralty and local courts.
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This writ has been resorted to frequently for the indirect protection of employees and of employers.
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The writ of the county councils did not extend everywhere: large towns and some historic counties corporate were constituted county boroughs by the same act.
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