certiorari

• Terme juridique désignant un ordre émanant d'une juridiction supérieure à une juridiction inférieure, lui enjoignant de transmettre le dossier d'une affaire pour réexamen ou contrôle.

A legal term referring to a writ issued by a higher court to a lower court, requesting the records of a specific case for review.

1. Writ of reviewC2formallegal

   A common law writ issued by a superior court to an inferior court, tribunal, or administrative body, requesting the record of a particular case for review.

   Writ of certiorari

   • The Supreme Court granted certiorari to hear the appeal.
   • The lawyer filed a petition for a writ of certiorari.
   • The lower court's decision was reviewed after certiorari was issued.

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