writ
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A formal written legal document ordering someone to do or stop doing something, issued by a court.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
order
summons
Usage notes
"Writ" appears in set phrases like "writ large" (obvious or exaggerated) and "writ of habeas corpus".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The company was served with a _____ demanding immediate payment of the debt."
Answer: writ
In your own words, what does "writ" mean?
A formal written legal document ordering someone to do or stop doing something, issued by a court.
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