writ of prohibition

writ of pro·hi·bi·tion

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Definitions of writ of prohibition words

noun writ of prohibition a command by a higher court that a lower court shall not exercise jurisdiction in a particular case. 1
noun writ of prohibition an order from a higher court to a lower one to cease hearing or prosecuting some matter outside its jurisdiction 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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