habeas corpus
A writ ordering that a person be brought before a court or a judge, most frequently…A writ ordering that a person be brought before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.
» Habeas corpus is a very ancient principle of the common law.
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1 sentencesHabeas corpus is a very ancient principle of the common law.
Meaning
1 sensesA writ ordering that a person be brought before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.
a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
Origin
From Latin habeas corpus ad subiciendum (“You (shall) have the body to be subjected to (exFrom Latin habeas corpus ad subiciendum (“You (shall) have the body to be subjected to (examination)”), referring to the body of the detainee (not the body of a victim, similar to corpus delicti).
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Forms
plural: habeas corpora / habeas corpuses| Singular | habeas corpus |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge:writ of habeas corpus
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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