habeas corpus
Definitions
A writ ordering that a person be brought before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.
Equivalents
3 more languages
Examples
“While Trump has not explicitly mentioned habeas corpus in public, it’s what he was referencing last⟳ month when he commented on steps he could take⟳ to combat nationwide injunctions against his actions on deportations, according to one of the people familiar with the talks.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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