writ of certiorari

Definition

Extraordinary writ issued by an appellate court in response to a request for the review the judgment of a judicial office, lower court, or tribunal. It is a discretionary writ and may be denied signaling the court's refusal to grant the review. 'certiorari' is Latin for, to be informed.


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