Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
Writ — For other uses, see Writ (disambiguation). In common law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs and subpoenas… … Wikipedia
writ — A written judicial order to perform a specified act, or giving authority to have it done, as in a writ of mandamus or certiorari, or as in an original writ for instituting an action at common law. A written court order or a judicial process,… … Black's law dictionary
writ — writ1 /rit/, n. 1. Law. a. a formal order under seal, issued in the name of a sovereign, government, court, or other competent authority, enjoining the officer or other person to whom it is issued or addressed to do or refrain from some specified … Universalium
Judicial system of Greece — In Greece, the independence of the justice system is safeguarded by the Constitution. According to section E of the Constitution (Articles 87 100A): * Only professional and regular judges dispense justice. These judges are professional, permanent … Wikipedia
Motion Picture Association of America film rating system — R rated redirects here. For the R rating in other countries, see Motion picture rating system. PG 13 redirects here. For the wrestling team, see PG 13 (professional wrestling). The Motion Picture Association of America s film rating system is… … Wikipedia
And Having Writ… — infobox Book | name = And Having Writ… title orig = translator = image caption = 1978 second printing author = Donald R. Bensen illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = genre = Science Fiction, Alternate… … Wikipedia
Prerogative writ — Prerogative writs are a class of writs which originate from English law. Originally they were available only to the Crown, but later they were made available to the king s subjects through the courts. The prerogative writs are: * certiorari *… … Wikipedia
Electoral system of Australia — This article is about elections to the Australian Parliament. For elections to Australian states and territories, see Electoral systems of the Australian states and territories. For the method of voting known as the Australian ballot, see Secret… … Wikipedia
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Australian electoral system — This article deals with elections to the Australian Parliament. For the Australian state and territories, see Electoral systems of the Australian states and territories. The Australian electoral system has evolved over nearly 150 years of… … Wikipedia
