certiorari
a writ issuing from a superior court calling up the record of a proceeding in an inferior court for review.
Origin of certiorari
1- Also called writ of certiorari.
Words Nearby certiorari
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How to use certiorari in a sentence
Although the vote of individual justices isn’t listed, the denial of certiorari means there wasn’t at least three justices who would agree to take up the case when the issue came up in conference.
Supreme Court OKs making video records of Prop 8 trial open to public | Chris Johnson | October 11, 2022 | Washington BladeThis month, LaPorta filed a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to reinstate the verdict.
Before off-duty police shooting, Chicago officer had long complaint record. Should the city pay? | Robert Klemko | September 22, 2021 | Washington PostIt takes a vote of four justices to grant a writ of certiorari, or agree to take up a case.
Va. school seeks Supreme Court review in continued fight against Gavin Grimm | Chris Johnson | February 19, 2021 | Washington BladeThe obvious resource, therefore, was to obtain a writ of certiorari removing our indictment to the superior court.
Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh | George W. FooteHe was compelled to surrender possession without the formality of a mandamus, quo warranto certiorari or appeal.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution | L. Carroll Judson
Under certain conditions, if the defendant's hardship could be definitely shown, a writ of certiorari and supersedeas might issue.
The Grafters | Francis LyndeAn appeal from the jurisdiction of the courts lies by way of certiorari.
certiorari—To order the record from an inferior to a superior court.
British Dictionary definitions for certiorari
/ (ˌsɜːtɪɔːˈrɛəraɪ) /
law an order of a superior court directing that a record of proceedings in a lower court be sent up for review: See also mandamus, prohibition
Origin of certiorari
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