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writs of prohibition

writs of prohibition is the plural of writ of prohibition.

Meaning of writ of prohibition

Noun

writ of prohibition (plural writs of prohibition)

  1. A writ from a superior tribunal staying proceedings in a lower court.
  2. (Scotland) A clause in a deed of entail forbidding the heir to sell the estate, contract debt, etc.

Questions about writs of prohibition

What is writs of prohibition the plural of?
Writs of prohibition is the plural of writ of prohibition.

Words near writs of prohibition in the dictionary

  1. writs of execution
  2. writs of habeas corpus
  3. writs of inquiry
  4. writs of mandamus
  5. writs of privilege
  6. writs of prohibition
  7. writs of right
  8. writs of summons
  9. written
  10. written all over it
  11. written all over someone's face

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