n. an historic generic term for any writ (court order) directed to government agencies, public officials or another court.
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A prerogative writ is a writ (official order) directing the behavior of another arm of government, such as an agency, official, or other court. It was originally available only to the Crown under English law, and reflected the discretionary prerogative and extraordinary power of the monarch. The term may be considered antiquated, and the tradition...
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These are the court orders(writs) issued to the bodies of individual or individuals of like government officials, lower courts or agencies , under certain circumstances.
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An antiquated term for any writ (court order) directed to government agencies, public officials, or another court. (See also: mandamus)
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