HyperDic: writ_of_prohibition

English > 1 sense of the expression writ of prohibition:
NOUNcommunicationwrit of prohibitiona judicial writ from a higher court ordering a lower court not to exercise jurisdiction in a particular case
English > writ of prohibition: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA judicial writ from a higher court ordering a lower court not to exercise jurisdiction in a particular case.
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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