Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
issue-a-writ
Phrase
/ˈɪʃuː ə rɪt/
Definition
To officially send out a legal order or document from a court.
Examples
- The judge decided to issue a writ of mandamus to compel the government agency to act.
- In urgent cases, the court can issue a writ to protect a person’s rights immediately.
Meaning
The act of the court authorizing or commanding someone to do something or to stop doing something, typically in the context of legal proceedings.
Synonyms
- File a writ
- Seek a writ
- Grant an order
