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noun Law.
1.
(formerly, in England) a writ calling upon a person to show by what authority he or she claims an office, franchise, or liberty.
2.
(in England and the U.S.) a trial, hearing, or other legal proceeding initiated to determine by what authority one has an office, franchise, or liberty.
3.
the pleading initiating such a proceeding.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin quō warrantō by what warrant
1250–1300; Middle English < Medieval Latin quō warrantō by what warrant
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Quo warranto
is always a great word to know.
So is plea. Does it mean:
| an allegation made by a party to a legal suit, in support of his or her claim or defense; a defendant's answer to a legal declaration or charge |
| to put an end to or suppress a nuisance; to annul a writ |
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quo warranto
from M.L., lit. "by what warrant."
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