writ of habeas corpus

Other forms: writs of habeas corpus

Definitions of writ of habeas corpus
  1. noun
    a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
    synonyms: habeas corpus
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    type of:
    judicial writ, writ
    (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
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