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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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..
Writhed :: Writhed (imp.) of Writh.
Philippize :: Philippize (v. i.) To write or speak in the style of a philippic.
Jehovist :: "Jehovist (n.) The writer of the passages of the Old Testament, especially those of the Pentateuch, in which the Supreme Being is styled Jehovah. See Elohist..
Hereinafter :: Hereinafter (adv.) In the following part of this (writing, document, speech, and the like)..
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..
Hegelism :: Hegelism (n.) The system of logic and philosophy set forth by Hegel, a German writer (1770-1831)..
Cipher :: Cipher (n.) A private alphabet, system of characters, or other mode of writing, contrived for the safe transmission of secrets; also, a writing in such characters..
Labyrinthodonta :: Labyrinthodonta (n. pl.) An extinct order of Amphibia, including the typical genus Labyrinthodon, and many other allied forms, from the Carboniferous, Permian, and Triassic formations. By recent writers they are divided into two or more orders. See Stegocephala..
Protest :: Protest (v.) A solemn declaration of opinion, commonly a formal objection against some act; especially, a formal and solemn declaration, in writing, of dissent from the proceedings of a legislative body; as, the protest of lords in Parliament..
Transmission :: Transmission (n.) The act of transmitting, or the state of being transmitted; as, the transmission of letters, writings, papers, news, and the like, from one country to another; the transmission of rights, titles, or privileges, from father to son, or from one generation to another..
Paragrapher :: Paragrapher (n.) A writer of paragraphs; a paragraphist.
Wriggle :: Wriggle (v. i.) To move the body to and fro with short, writhing motions, like a worm; to squirm; to twist uneasily or quickly about..
Mirabilary :: Mirabilary (n.) One who, or a work which, narrates wonderful things; one who writes of wonders..
Copier :: Copier (n.) One who copies; one who writes or transcribes from an original; a transcriber.
Schediasm :: Schediasm (n.) Cursory writing on a loose sheet.
Systematical :: Systematical (a.) Proceeding according to system, or regular method; as, a systematic writer; systematic benevolence..
Longhand :: Longhand (n.) The written characters used in the common method of writing; -- opposed to shorthand.
Pamphlet :: Pamphlet (v. i.) To write a pamphlet or pamphlets.
Reply :: Reply (v. i.) To make a return in words or writing; to respond; to answer.
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