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Habeas Corpus

Definition:

Habeas corpus is a legal term referring to a writ that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release, unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Legal):

In the legal context, habeas corpus acts as a fundamental constitutional guarantee that protects individuals from arbitrary arrest and detention without due process.

Sense 2 (Popular):

In popular usage, habeas corpus is often associated with the phrase "writ of habeas corpus," which refers to the actual legal order issued by a judge demanding the presentation of an arrested individual before the court.

Examples:

Example (Legal Sense):

The lawyer argued that the defendant's rights were violated and filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to challenge his prolonged detention without trial.

Example (Popular Sense):

John's family anxiously awaited the writ of habeas corpus, hoping it would bring him back home safely.

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