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Habeas corpus

Definitions:

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.

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