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quo war·ran·to
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Princeton's WordNet
quo warrantonoun
a hearing to determine by what authority someone has an office or franchise or liberty
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quo warrantonoun
A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers.
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Quo warranto
In law, especially English and American common law, quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right, power, or franchise they claim to hold. Quo warranto is also used, with slightly different effect, in the Philippines.
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quo warranto
Quo warranto is a Latin term meaning "by what authority or warrant." It is a legal procedure used to challenge an individual's right to hold public office or exercise a certain privilege. It is a writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right, power, or franchise they claim to hold.
Webster Dictionary
Quo warranto
a writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers
Etymology: [So called from the Law L. words quo warranto (by what authority), in the original Latin form of the writ. See Which, and Warrant.]
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Quo warranto
Quo warranto is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power they claim to hold.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Quo warranto
kwō wo-ran′to, n. (law) the title of a writ by which a person or corporate body is summoned to show by what warrant a particular franchise or office is claimed. [So called from these words in the writ. L. quo, by what (abl. sing. neut. of quis, who, which, what), warranto, abl. of Low L. warrantum, warrant.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of quo warranto in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of quo warranto in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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