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Habeas corpus

A writ to bring a person before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.

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noun
  1. 1

    A writ to bring a person before a court or a judge, most frequently used to ensure that a person's imprisonment, detention, or commitment is legal.

verb
  1. 1

    To apply the legal principle of habeas corpus to an individual or situation.

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