day writ
day writ. English law. A Queen’s Bench writ allowing a prisoner to leave prison to conduct business (such as attending trial at the Court of Assizes), as long as the prisoner returns by 9 p.m. — Also termed day rule.
day writ. English law. A Queen’s Bench writ allowing a prisoner to leave prison to conduct business (such as attending trial at the Court of Assizes), as long as the prisoner returns by 9 p.m. — Also termed day rule.