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Meaning of writ of prohibition | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A writ from a superior tribunal staying proceedings in a lower court.
A clause in a deed of entail forbidding the heir to sell the estate, contract debt, etc.
Scotland

CEFR level

C1

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

See also

writ of right writ of summons writ-room Writability Writable writation