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