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Noun
habeas corpus
writ of habeas corpus
Definition: a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge
habeas corpus
Definition: the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment
Definition: A writ to bring a person before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.
Verb
Definition: To apply the legal principle of habeas corpus to an individual or situation.