Suspension of Habeas Corpus
/səˈspɛnʃən ʌv ˈheɪbiəs ˈkɔːrpəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal act by which the government temporarily suspends the writ of habeas corpus, allowing detention without immediate judicial review.
The government declared a suspension of habeas corpus during the rebellion to maintain order.
Forms
- suspension of habeas corpus
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Commentary
The suspension is typically permitted only under extraordinary circumstances such as invasion or rebellion, and is often subject to strict constitutional limits.
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