writs of prohibition

A form of writ of prohibition — A writ from a superior tribunal staying proceedings in a lower court.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of writ of prohibition
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writs of prohibition. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/writs%20of%20prohibition

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