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A writ having for its object to bring a party before a court or judge; especially, one to inquire into the cause of a person's imprisonment or detention by another, with the view to protect the right to personal liberty; also, one to bring a prisoner into court to testify in a pending trial.

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Writ 76% connected

3d pers. sing. pres. of Write, for writeth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Law 84% connected

In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order accordin…

latin legal vocabulary 25% interchangeable

A legal procedure requiring authority for detention.

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actus reus noun · 81% connection

The act or omission that forms the physical part of a crime.

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Affidavit noun · 81% connection

A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Bona fide unknown · 81% connection

In or with good faith; without fraud or deceit; real or really; actual or actually; genuine or genuinely; as, you must proceed bona fi…

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Jurisdiction adjective · 81% connection

The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judi…

Appears with this word in Latin legal vocabulary.
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Subpoena noun · 81% connection

A writ commanding the attendance in court, as a witness, of the person on whom it is served, under a penalty; the process by which a d…

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Allegation noun · 85% connection

(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); "an allegation of malpractice"

Used in the same subject area: Criminal law, Law, General law.
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Bail noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bail bond noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Bond noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set ba…

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Charge noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Civil wrong noun · 85% connection

(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought

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Complaint noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

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Condemnation noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Conviction noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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False pretence noun · 85% connection

(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation

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False pretense noun · 85% connection

(law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation

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Insanity plea noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

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Judgment of conviction noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

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Kidnapping noun · 85% connection

(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment

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Malice aforethought noun · 85% connection

(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue…

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mens rea noun · 85% connection

(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue…

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Parole noun · 85% connection

(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as lo…

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Partial verdict noun · 85% connection

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

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Allocatur noun · 78% connection

"Allowed." The word allocatur expresses the allowance of a proceeding, writ, order, etc., by a court, judge, or judicial officer.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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Appeal verb · 78% connection

To make application for the removal of (a cause) from an inferior to a superior judge or court for a rehearing or review on account of…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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Appear verb · 78% connection

To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like; to present one's…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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Appearance noun · 78% connection

The coming into court of either of the parties; the being present in court; the coming into court of a party summoned in an action, ei…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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Attach verb · 78% connection

To take by legal authority: (a) To arrest by writ, and bring before a court, as to answer for a debt, or a contempt; -- applied to a t…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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Attaint verb · 78% connection

A writ which lies after judgment, to inquire whether a jury has given a false verdict in any court of record; also, the convicting of…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: writ, object, bring, party, before.
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