Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
writ
noun
/rɪt/
Definition
A formal legal document or order issued by a court.
Examples
- The court issued a writ of habeas corpus.
- He received a writ to appear in front of the judge.
- The lawyer filed a writ to seek a legal remedy.
Meaning
A writ is an official order that compels someone to perform or refrain from performing a specific act.
Synonyms
- order
- directive
- mandate
- decree
