HyperDic: writ_of_detinue

English > 1 sense of the expression writ of detinue:
NOUNcommunicationwrit of detinuea writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detained
English > writ of detinue: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA writ ordering the release of goods that have been unlawfully detained.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Broaderwrit, judicial writ(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

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