writ of habeas corpus

noun phrase

: habeas corpus

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If Louis certifies the extradition on any or all of the charges, the Tate brothers' legal team can challenge the finding by filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, asking for judicial review and seeking a stay of extradition. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 Cubalex, a local human rights organization that operates outside the country, on Monday filed a writ of habeas corpus in an effort to make certain that Otero Alcántara was not being illegally detained. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026 Federal attorneys didn’t argue if arrest was justified Castañeda Mondragón filed a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the legality of his detention. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026 The defendant must apply for a writ of habeas corpus in the state district court where they were convicted. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for writ of habeas corpus

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writ of habeas corpus was in 1762

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“Writ of habeas corpus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20of%20habeas%20corpus. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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