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certiorari

 

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Noun certiorari has 1 sense
  1. certiorari, writ of certiorari - a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case
    --1 is a kind of writ, judicial writ

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Certiorari

Noun:

A writ or order by which a higher court reviews a case decided or to be decided by a lower court.

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The Supreme Court granted certiorari and agreed to review the lower court's decision.

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Verb:

To grant certiorari; to agree to review a case.

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The Supreme Court certioraried the case, signaling their willingness to review it.

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Adjective:

Pertaining to or involving certiorari.

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The certiorari process ensures a fair and thorough review of lower court decisions.

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Adverb:

In a manner related to the concept of certiorari.

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The court will consider the case certiorarialy, examining all relevant legal arguments.

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