Writ of Habeas Corpus
/ˈrɪt əv ˈheɪbiəs ˈkɔːrpəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial writ ordering a prisoner be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.
The lawyer filed a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the client's imprisonment.
Forms
- writs of habeas corpus
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Commentary
Commonly invoked to protect individual freedom by ensuring no one is held without just cause; courts typically scrutinize government detention under this writ.
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