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Certiorari

Definition

(legal) A writ issued by a higher court to a lower court to review a decision, typically to determine whether the lower court has exceeded its authority or made an error of law.

Example Sentences

1The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision on the controversial case.
2Was certiorari granted in the appeal of the defendant's conviction?
3The appellate court denied certiorari, upholding the original verdict.
4The petition for certiorari was filed by the plaintiff's lawyers, who argued that the lower court had misapplied the law.
5In rare cases, the Supreme Court may grant certiorari to hear a case that has significant implications for the interpretation of the Constitution.

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