habeas corpus (Meaning)
habeas corpus (n)
a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment
habeas corpus ()
A writ having for its object to bring a party before a court or judge; especially, one to inquire into the cause of a person's imprisonment or detention by another, with the view to protect the right to personal liberty; also, one to bring a prisoner into court to testify in a pending trial.
Synonyms & Antonyms of habeas corpus
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habeas corpus Sentence Examples
- The ancient writ of habeas corpus guarantees individuals the right to challenge unlawful detention.
- The Supreme Court ruled that habeas corpus is available to non-citizens held by the U.S. government.
- Petitioners can file a habeas corpus petition to seek release from unlawful imprisonment.
- The Great Writ of Habeas Corpus safeguards personal liberty and prevents arbitrary detention.
- Habeas corpus proceedings allow individuals to present evidence to support their claims of unlawful detention.
- Pretrial detainees may petition for habeas corpus to challenge the conditions of their confinement.
- The Suspension Clause of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the suspension of habeas corpus except in cases of rebellion or invasion.
- Habeas corpus is a crucial tool for protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes.
- The petitioner in a habeas corpus action must demonstrate that they are being held unlawfully.
- The writ of habeas corpus is a fundamental safeguard against wrongful imprisonment and abuse of power.
FAQs About the word habeas corpus
a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge, the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonmentA writ havi
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The ancient writ of habeas corpus guarantees individuals the right to challenge unlawful detention.
The Supreme Court ruled that habeas corpus is available to non-citizens held by the U.S. government.
Petitioners can file a habeas corpus petition to seek release from unlawful imprisonment.
The Great Writ of Habeas Corpus safeguards personal liberty and prevents arbitrary detention.
