Writ

Synonyms of writ

• document
• instrument
• paper

Antonyms of writ

• cancel
• delete
• erase

Collocations of writ

writ of habeas corpus

Frequency: 85 %

The lawyer filed a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the client's detention.

writ large

Frequency: 70 %

The impact of climate change is evident when writ large across the globe.

writ of mandamus

Frequency: 60 %

The court issued a writ of mandamus to compel the government agency to act.

writ of execution

Frequency: 45 %

The sheriff carried out the writ of execution to seize the debtor's assets.

Idiomatic Expressions for writ

• Phrase: to have a writ on someone
  Meaning: to have a legal order issued against someone
  Usage: The company had a writ on the former employee for breaching the contract.