writ Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/rɪt/

Main Example

The judge issued a writ to stop the construction.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A formal legal document that orders someone to do something or to refrain from doing something.

Other Example

The lawyer filed a writ to challenge the decision.

She received a writ to appear in court next week.

The company was served a writ to cease operations.

legal writ

writ of injunction

writ of summons

order

mandate

decree

/rɪt/

Main Example

She received a writ from the court.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A written order or command, especially in a legal context.

Other Example

/rɪt/

Main Example

The court will writ the necessary documents.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To issue a writ or formal order.

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