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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Gradus :: Gradus (n.) A dictionary of prosody, designed as an aid in writing Greek or Latin poetry..
Praecipe :: Praecipe (n.) A writ commanding something to be done, or requiring a reason for neglecting it..
Organum :: Organum (n.) An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title (Novum Organon) of part of his treatise on philosophical method..
Prosaist :: Prosaist (n.) A writer of prose; an unpoetical writer.
Grapnel :: Grapnel (n.) A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel..
Mainpernor :: Mainpernor (n.) A surety, under the old writ of mainprise, for a prisoner's appearance in court at a day..
Cross :: Cross (n.) The crosslike mark or symbol used instead of a signature by those unable to write.
Significavit :: Significavit (n.) Formerly, a writ issuing out of chancery, upon certificate given by the ordinary, of a man's standing excommunicate by the space of forty days, for the laying him up in prison till he submit himself to the authority of the church..
Inveigh :: Inveigh (v. i.) To declaim or rail (against some person or thing); to utter censorious and bitter language; to attack with harsh criticism or reproach, either spoken or written; to use invectives; -- with against; as, to inveigh against character, conduct, manners, customs, morals, a law, an abuse..
Cousin :: Cousin (n.) A title formerly given by a king to a nobleman, particularly to those of the council. In English writs, etc., issued by the crown, it signifies any earl..
Libel :: Libel (n.) Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
Notebook :: Notebook (n.) A book in which notes or memorandums are written.
Bear :: Bear (v. t.) To sustain; to have on (written or inscribed, or as a mark), as, the tablet bears this inscription..
Personality :: Personality (n.) Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks; as, indulgence in personalities..
Consignment :: Consignment (n.) The writing by which anything is consigned.
Testimonial :: Testimonial (a.) A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing..
Prayer :: Prayer (v. i.) The form of words used in praying; a formula of supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat one's prayers..
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc..
Gag :: Gag (n.) A speech or phrase interpolated offhand by an actor on the stage in his part as written, usually consisting of some seasonable or local allusion..
Prophetical :: Prophetical (a.) Containing, or pertaining to, prophecy; foretelling events; as, prophetic writings; prophetic dreams; -- used with of before the thing foretold..
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