writ (Meaning)

Wordnet

writ (n)

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

Webster

writ (obs.)

3d pers. sing. pres. of Write, for writeth.

Webster

writ ()

imp. & p. p. of Write.

Webster

writ (n.)

That which is written; writing; scripture; -- applied especially to the Scriptures, or the books of the Old and New testaments; as, sacred writ.

An instrument in writing, under seal, in an epistolary form, issued from the proper authority, commanding the performance or nonperformance of some act by the person to whom it is directed; as, a writ of entry, of error, of execution, of injunction, of mandamus, of return, of summons, and the like.

Webster

writ (Archaic imp. & p. p.)

of Write

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writ Sentence Examples

  1. The students eagerly awaited the results of their written examinations.
  2. The poet's words were beautifully crafted, forming an intricate tapestry.
  3. The writ of habeas corpus protects citizens from unlawful detention.
  4. I need to writ an email to my supervisor to request leave.
  5. The politician's speech was a torrent of words, but devoid of substance.
  6. The sacred writ was carefully guarded by the temple priests.
  7. The judge issued a writ of injunction to prevent the company from proceeding with the project.
  8. The lawyer's writ was eloquent and persuasive, convincing the jury of his client's innocence.
  9. The author's latest writ was a scathing indictment of the government's policies.
  10. The writ of mandamus compels a public official to perform their duties.

FAQs About the word writ

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer3d pers. sing. pres. of Write, for writeth., imp. & p. p. of Write., That which is written; writing;

summons, subpoena,warrant, capias,process,ticket

No antonyms found.

The students eagerly awaited the results of their written examinations.

The poet's words were beautifully crafted, forming an intricate tapestry.

The writ of habeas corpus protects citizens from unlawful detention.

I need to writ an email to my supervisor to request leave.