Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
certiorari
noun
/ˌsər.ʃəˈrɑː.ri/
Definition
A type of writ that a higher court issues to review the decision of a lower court.
Examples
- The Supreme Court issued a writ of certiorari to review the case.
- After much deliberation, the appellate court decided to deny certiorari.
- The petition for certiorari was filed in hopes of having the ruling overturned.
Meaning
Certiorari is primarily used in the context of the legal system where it refers to the request for a higher court to review a lower court’s ruling.
Synonyms
- writ of review
- judicial review
- court order
