quo-warranto
toʊ, wɒ- 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 (ˈkwəʊ wɒˈræntəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| law a proceeding initiated to determine or (formerly) a writ demanding by what authority a person claims an office, franchise, or privilege | |
| [from Medieval Latin: by what warrant] | |
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quo warranto
from M.L., lit. "by what warrant."
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