writ of mainprize, or mainprise

writ of mainprize, or mainprise
writ of mainprize, or mainprise
/rit av meynprayz/ In English law, a writ directed to the sheriff (either generally, when any man is imprisoned for a bailable offense and bail has been refused, or specially, when the offense or cause of commitment is not properly bailable below), commanding him to take sureties for the prisoner's appearance, commonly called "mainpernors," and to set him at large. 3 Bl.Comm. 128.
See also mainprise

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • writ of mainprize — writ of mainprize, or mainprise /rit av meynprayz/ In English law, a writ directed to the sheriff (either generally, when any man is imprisoned for a bailable offense and bail has been refused, or specially, when the offense or cause of… …   Black's law dictionary

  • writ of mainprise — writ of mainprize, or mainprise /rit av meynprayz/ In English law, a writ directed to the sheriff (either generally, when any man is imprisoned for a bailable offense and bail has been refused, or specially, when the offense or cause of… …   Black's law dictionary

  • 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

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