writ of certiorari
noun Law.
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Origin of writ of certiorari
First recorded in 1815–25
Words nearby writ of certiorari
writing paper, Writings, writing table, writ large, writ of assistance, writ of certiorari, writ of election, writ of error, writ of execution, writ of extent, writ of prohibition
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