habeas
word
Definition
A Latin word meaning 'you shall have'; in English, 'habeas' is rarely used alone and usually appears in the legal phrase 'habeas corpus', a protection against unlawful detention.
Usage & Nuances
Very rare as a standalone word; almost always part of 'habeas corpus'. Used in formal legal and constitutional contexts.
Spanish: habeas (usado sólo en contextos legales, como 'habeas corpus')Portuguese (BR): habeas (usado exclusivamente em 'habeas corpus')Portuguese (PT): habeas (usado apenas em 'habeas corpus')Chinese (Simplified): habeas（仅用于'人身保护令'术语，通常不单独使用）Chinese (Traditional): habeas（僅用於「人身保護令」術語，通常不單獨使用）Hindi: हाबीयस (केवल 'habeas corpus' जैसे संवैधानिक संदर्भों में उपयोग) Arabic: هابياس (يستخدم فقط في السياقات القانونية مع 'habeas corpus')
Example Sentences
The judge explained the meaning of habeas in court.
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Law students study the term habeas as part of their coursework.
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Most people only hear habeas in the phrase 'habeas corpus'.
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I'm not sure what habeas means unless it's with 'corpus'.
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The phrase 'habeas corpus' is often mentioned in law shows.
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If you hear 'habeas', it's probably about someone's legal rights.
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