Writ (Noun)

Meaning

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Judicial Writ

Hypernyms

• Instrument
• Legal Instrument
• Official Document

Hyponyms

• Writ Of Habeas Corpus
• Subpoena Ad Testificandum
• Writ Of Certiorari
• Process
• Writ Of Mandamus