Meaning Of The Word Certiorari

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What's The Definition Of Certiorari?

certiorari in American English
a discretionary writ from a higher court to a lower one, or to a board or official with some judicial power, requesting the record of a case for review
noun: a writ issuing from a superior court calling up the record of a proceeding in an inferior court for review

certiorari in British English
noun: an order of a superior court directing that a record of proceedings in a lower court be sent up for review

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