habeas corpus
noun
a writ requiring a person to be brought before a judge or court, especially for investigation of a restraint of the person's liberty, used as a protection against illegal imprisonment.
habeas corpora
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pluralof habeas corpus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The law of habeas corpus was strengthened by the tests endured post-9/11, and the constitutional protections of habeas corpora may well continue to play a crucial role in the years ahead.”
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2016
