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Meaning of writ of assistance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

a court order that authorized customs officers to conduct general searches of premises for contraband; a form of search warrant

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

writ of attachment writ of execution writ of habeas corpus writ of inquiry writ of mandamus writ of privilege

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