habeas corpused

A form of habeas corpus — A writ ordering that a person be brought before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of habeas corpus
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habeas corpused. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/habeas%20corpused

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