extraordinary writglossary / extraordinary writ A writ issued by a court exercising unusual or discretionary power.• Examples are certiorari, habeas corpus, mandamus, and prohibition. — Also termed prerogative writ. [Cases: Courts 207.] 词条贡献者 资深译员王漾,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与税收策略及补贴有关的法律文件。