writ of habeas corpus

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Noun writ of habeas corpus has 1 sense

habeas corpus, writ of habeas corpus - a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
--₁ is a kind of writ, judicial writ

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Term: Writ of Habeas Corpus

Description:

A writ of habeas corpus refers to a legal order that requires a person under arrest or detention to be brought before a court to determine if their imprisonment is lawful. It provides individuals with a means to challenge the legality of their detention and safeguards against arbitrary or unlawful imprisonment.

Sample Sentences:

After being held in custody for days without any information about their charges, the accused person filed a writ of habeas corpus to seek immediate release.
The writ of habeas corpus plays a crucial role in ensuring due process rights are upheld and prevents potential abuses of power by authorities.
During times of political crisis, governments sometimes suspend the writ of habeas corpus in an attempt to maintain control and suppress dissent.

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