writ

/rit/

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The judge signed the writ to authorize the search.

Definition

Noun:
- (Law) A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority: A "writ" is a legal document commanding a specific action, such as appearing in court, releasing a prisoner, or seizing property. It is an authoritative mandate from a court.

Usage

The primary use of "writ" is in legal contexts. It refers to the court's official written command.
It is often used in fixed phrases naming specific types of court orders (e.g., writ of habeas corpus).
In historical or literary contexts, it can refer more broadly to something written, but this usage is now archaic.

Examples

Noun:
- The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus, demanding the prisoner be brought before the court.
- They obtained a writ to prevent the construction from proceeding.
- The sheriff served the writ on the defendant.

Advanced Usage

"Writ large": Used figuratively to mean something is clearly evident or in an emphasized form.
- The city's struggle with inequality is the nation's problem writ large.
"Holy Writ" or "Sacred Writ": Refers to the scriptures of a religion, especially the Bible, treated as authoritative text.
- He quoted from Holy Writ to support his argument.

Variants and Related Words

Writ of certiorari: A writ from a higher court asking a lower court for the record of a case.
Writ of mandamus: A court order compelling a government official to properly fulfill their duties.
Writ of execution: A court order authorizing the enforcement of a judgment, often by seizing property.
Writ of summons: A document that begins a civil lawsuit and summons the defendant to court.
Writer (n): A person who writes. (Note: This is a related agent noun, not a variant of the legal term "writ").

Synonyms

Related Phrases

To serve a writ: To deliver a writ officially to the person it concerns.
- The process server will serve the writ tomorrow.
To issue a writ: For a court or judge to formally produce and authorize a writ.
- The court will issue a writ if the evidence supports it.

Idioms

Writ large: (As mentioned in Advanced Usage) Clearly visible or in a magnified form.
- His fear was writ large on his face.
Holy/Sacred Writ: (As mentioned in Advanced Usage) Authoritative religious texts; can be used figuratively for any text or principle treated as unquestionably authoritative.
- For many scientists, the data is their sacred writ.

The judge signed the writ to authorize the search.

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