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Habeas corpus
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What's The Definition Of Habeas corpus?
[n] right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment
[n] a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge Synonyms | Synonyms for Habeas corpus: writ of habeas corpus Related Terms | Find terms related to Habeas corpus: See Also | civil right | civil rights | judicial writ | writ Habeas corpus In Webster's Dictionary \Ha"be*as corpus\ [L. you may have the body.]
(Law)
A writ having for its object to bring a party before a court
or judge; especially, one to inquire into the cause of a
person's imprisonment or detention by another, with the view
to protect the right to personal liberty; also, one to bring
a prisoner into court to testify in a pending trial.
--Bouvier.
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