Meaning Of The Word Writ

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writ
countable noun: A writ is a legal document that orders a person to do a particular thing.

writ in American English 1
something written; writing; document
noun: a formal order under seal, issued in the name of a sovereign, government, court, or other competent authority, enjoining the officer or other person to whom it is issued or addressed to do or refrain from some specified act

writ in American English 2
write
verb

writ in British English 1
noun: (formerly) a document under seal, issued in the name of the Crown or a court, commanding the person to whom it is addressed to do or refrain from doing some specified act

writ in British English 2
verb

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