habeas corpus ad sub·ji·ci·en·dum
| \ -ˌad-səb-ˌji-sē-ˈen-dəm
, -ˌji-shē-; -ˌäd-su̇b-ˌyi-kē-ˈen-du̇m \
, -ˌji-shē-; -ˌäd-su̇b-ˌyi-kē-ˈen-du̇m \
Definition of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
: a writ for inquiring into the lawfulness of the restraint of a person who is imprisoned or detained in another's custody
Learn More About habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
Dictionary Entries Near habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habeas%20corpus%20ad%20subjiciendum. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Name That Color
-
- Name that color:
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Face Your Fears
Don't be scared to answer these questions about f...
Take the quiz
-
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP
You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
Take the quiz
-
Name Those Herbs and Spices
How many do you know?
Take the quiz
-
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
The faster you answer, the higher your score
Take the quiz
Share habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
Time Traveler for habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
The first known use of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum was in 1768
See more words from the same year