What does writ of prohibition mean?
Definitions for writ of prohibition
writ of pro·hi·bi·tion
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writ of prohibitionnoun
a judicial writ from a higher court ordering a lower court not to exercise jurisdiction in a particular case
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writ of prohibition
A writ of prohibition is a legal order issued by a higher court to a lower court or a public authority, instructing them to stop or prohibit an action or process that is outside their jurisdiction or violates the principles of justice. It is used to prevent potential abuses of judicial power or actions that could cause irreparable harm. It differs from a writ of mandamus in that it stops an action, while a writ of mandamus orders an action to be taken.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of writ of prohibition in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of writ of prohibition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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