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Jenny，国内名牌大学法律英语专业，专注翻译各种与重组、破产及重整有关的法律文件。