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quo warranto

/ˌkwəʊ wɒˈræntəʊ/

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/ˌkwəʊ wɒˈræntəʊ/C2formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий судебный приказ или разбирательство, требующее от лица доказать, на каком основании оно занимает или осуществляет определённую должность, привилегию или право.

A legal term referring to a writ or proceeding requiring a person to show by what authority they hold or exercise a particular office, franchise, or privilege.

  1. C2formal

    A legal writ requiring a person to show by what authority they exercise a power, office, or franchise.

    ruСудебный приказ

    • The court issued a writ of quo warranto against the mayor.
    • Quo warranto proceedings were initiated to challenge the appointment.
    • The lawyer filed a quo warranto petition to question the official's authority.