Definition of writ

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Writ (n.) An instrument in writing, under seal, in an epistolary form, issued from the proper authority, commanding the performance or nonperformance of some act by the person to whom it is directed; as, a writ of entry, of error, of execution, of injunction, of mandamus, of return, of summons, and the like..

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Note Paper :: Note paper () Writing paper, not exceeding in size, when folded once, five by eight inches..
Commenter :: Commenter (n.) One who makes or writes comments; a commentator; an annotator.
Rhythmer :: Rhythmer (n.) One who writes in rhythm, esp. in poetic rhythm or meter..
Report :: Report (v. t.) To write an account of for publication, as in a newspaper; as, to report a public celebration or a horse race..
Autobiography :: Autobiography (n.) A biography written by the subject of it; memoirs of one's life written by one's self.
Scrip :: Scrip (n.) A small writing, certificate, or schedule; a piece of paper containing a writing..
Synosteology :: Synoptist (n.) Any one of the authors of the three synoptic Gospels, which give a history of our Lord's life and ministry, in distinction from the writer of John's Gospel, which gives a fuller record of his teachings..
Wrythen :: Wrythen (p. p.) Writhen.
Quotation :: Quotation (n.) That which is quoted or cited; a part of a book or writing named, repeated, or adduced as evidence or illustration..
Tachygraphical :: Tachygraphical (a.) Of or pertaining to tachygraphy; written in shorthand.
Sphenography :: Sphenography (n.) The art of writing in cuneiform characters, or of deciphering inscriptions made in such characters..
Thoth :: Thoth (n.) The god of eloquence and letters among the ancient Egyptians, and supposed to be the inventor of writing and philosophy. He corresponded to the Mercury of the Romans, and was usually represented as a human figure with the head of an ibis or a lamb..
Punctator :: Punctator (n.) One who marks with points. specifically, one who writes Hebrew with points; -- applied to a Masorite..
Elocution :: Elocution (n.) Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction.
Postscript :: Postscript (n.) A paragraph added to a letter after it is concluded and signed by the writer; an addition made to a book or composition after the main body of the work has been finished, containing something omitted, or something new occurring to the writer..
Treatise :: Treatise (n.) A written composition on a particular subject, in which its principles are discussed or explained; a tract..
Supersedure :: Supersedeas (n.) A writ of command to suspend the powers of an officer in certain cases, or to stay proceedings under another writ..
Bail Bond :: Bail bond () A bond or obligation given by a prisoner and his surety, to insure the prisoner's appearance in court, at the return of the writ..
Poetize :: Poetize (v. i.) To write as a poet; to compose verse; to idealize.
Book :: Book (n.) A collection of sheets of paper, or similar material, blank, written, or printed, bound together; commonly, many folded and bound sheets containing continuous printing or writing..
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