habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
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habeas corpus ad sub·ji·ci·en·dum
\-ˌad-səb-ˌji-sē-ˈen-dəm, -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
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Origin and Etymology of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
New Latin, literally, you should have the body for submitting
First Known Use: 1768
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