writ

word

Definition

A writ is a formal written order issued by a court that tells someone to do or stop doing something.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily legal/official term in modern English. Common types include 'writ of habeas corpus' and 'writ of summons.' Not used in everyday conversation.

Spanish: auto (jurídico) - orden (judicial)Portuguese (BR): mandado (judicial) - ordem (oficial)Portuguese (PT): mandado (judicial) - ordem (oficial)Chinese (Simplified): 令状 - 法院命令 Chinese (Traditional): 令狀 - 法院命令 Hindi: आदेश (न्यायालय का) - लिखित आदेश Arabic: أمر قضائي - مذكرة قانونية Bengali: পরওয়ানা - আদালতের আদেশনামা Russian: судебный приказ - указ (суда)Japanese: 令状 Vietnamese: lệnh - trát (tòa án)Korean: 영장 Turkish: mahkeme emri - yazılı emir Urdu: عدالتی حکم - پروانہ Indonesian: surat perintah (pengadilan)

Example Sentences

Don't worry, it's just a writ requesting some documents—you're not in trouble.

natural

The court issued a writ to stop the eviction.

basic

She applied for a writ of habeas corpus.

basic

A writ must be signed by a judge.

basic

If you ignore the writ, you could get into serious trouble.

natural

He got served a writ last week and now has to appear in court.

natural