Sentence examples for the writ from inspiring English sources

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the writ

noun

A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.

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Where is the writ?

And the writ of his Public Services Commission is impressive.

I think we will find the writ will not appear.

The writ was peculiar, being directed solely at Bower.

Acambis signed a secrecy agreement, according to the writ.

All agree suspension of the writ has not occurred here.

"This is the remarkable liberalization of the writ, not some retrenchment or suspension of the writ," Mr. Clement declared.

Lincoln's willingness to suspend the writ was matched, if not outdone, by the zeal of Seward.

Lincoln expressed his willingness to suspend the writ early in his presidency.

But the protection that the writ gave, even when it was limited, was indispensable.

The writ claims Williams has been subjected to "degrading and humiliating treatment" by the prison service.

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