writ

noun
UK: /rɪt/
US: /rɪt/

  1. A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority, commanding someone to do or refrain from doing something.

    1. The court issued a writ.
    2. She obtained a writ preventing the newspaper from publishing the story; the writ was effective immediately.

Synonyms

command order decree subpoena

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "writ" is /rɪt/ in British English and /rɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "writ": command, order, decree, subpoena.

Example usage of "writ": "The court issued a writ.". More examples on the page.