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Antonyms for habeas corpus

Grammar : Noun
Spell : hey-bee-uh s kawr-puh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈheɪ bi əs ˈkɔr pəs

Definition of habeas corpus

Origin :
  • writ requiring a person to be brought before a court, mid-15c., Latin, literally "(you should) have the person," in phrase habeas corpus ad subjiciendum "produce or have the person to be subjected to (examination)," opening words of writs in 14c. Anglo-French documents to require a person to be brought before a court or judge, especially to determine if that person is being legally detained. From habeas, second person singular present subjunctive of habere "to have, to hold" (see habit) + corpus "person," literally "body" (see corporeal). In reference to more than one person, habeas corpora.
  • As in trial : noun legal proceeding
  • As in writ : noun court order
Example sentences :
  • They were imprisoned and were denied the writ of habeas corpus.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921 » by Various
  • Mr. Graham said he should move at once for a writ of 'habeas corpus'.
  • Extract from : « The Gilded Age, Complete » by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner
  • It denies the writ of Habeas Corpus, ever known as the palladium of the citizen.
  • Extract from : « American Eloquence, Volume II. (of 4) » by Various
  • This is an application by Passmore Williamson for habeas corpus.
  • Extract from : « Atrocious Judges » by John Campbell, Baron Campbell
  • It is said that this must be so, else the right of the habeas corpus would be lost.
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • He applied for a writ of habeas corpus,—but mark the result.
  • Extract from : « Manuel Pereira » by F. C. Adams
  • She is in his custody, and he can enforce his right by a writ of habeas corpus.
  • Extract from : « The College, the Market, and the Court » by Caroline H. Dall
  • Petition for habeas corpus granted, and issued January 28, 1841.
  • Extract from : « The Old Pike » by Thomas B. Searight
  • Fact, sir, and when you get me on a Habeas Corpus, I can beat the inventor of the writ.
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner
  • But here comes Mr. Deediddle to talk about the habeas corpus.
  • Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner

Synonyms for habeas corpus

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