Writ

Pronunciation: /rɪt/

Definitions of writ

noun a formal written document; a legal document such as a court order or writ of execution

Example Sentences

A1 I received a writ from the court ordering me to appear.

A2 The lawyer drafted a writ to file a lawsuit against the company.

B1 The writ of habeas corpus guarantees the right to challenge unlawful detention.

B2 The judge issued a writ of execution to seize the defendant's assets.

C1 The writ of certiorari was granted by the Supreme Court to review the lower court's decision.

C2 The historical writ of habeas corpus has been used to protect individual liberties for centuries.

Examples of writ in a Sentence

formal The lawyer prepared a writ to present to the court.

informal I heard that John received a writ from the company.

slang If you don't pay your bills, they'll send you a writ.

figurative Her actions were a writ of her determination to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of writ

• past tense: wrote
• plural: writes
• comparative: more written
• superlative: most written
• present tense: write
• future tense: will write
• perfect tense: have written
• continuous tense: is writing
• singular: writes
• positive degree: write
• infinitive: to write
• gerund: writing
• participle: written

Origin and Evolution of writ

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'writ' originated from Old English, derived from the Old Norse word 'rit', meaning 'a writing or document'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'writ' evolved to refer specifically to a formal written order issued by a court or legal authority, such as a writ of summons or a writ of execution.