writ of certiorari

American  

noun

Law.

1. certiorari.

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Etymology

Origin of writ of certiorari

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

“This Court’s review is unwarranted, and the petition for a writ of certiorari should be denied.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021

Most often, the petitioner is asking the Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari, a request that the lower court send up its record of the case for review.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

In February 2018, Dassey’s attorneys pursued his last available appeal by filing a writ of certiorari with the U.S.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2018

Hill's attorneys have also filed a motion for stay of execution and a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2015

The Marshal then had the proceedings removed by a writ of certiorari before a full bench of the Supreme Court, when the decision of Judge Smith was confirmed, and Mr. Booth discharged from custody.

From The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence by Parker, Theodore