writ of habeas corpus

noun phrase

: habeas corpus

Examples of writ of habeas corpus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cubalex, a local human rights organization that operates outside the country, on Monday filed a writ of habeas corpus in an effort to make certain that Otero Alcántara was not being illegally detained. — News Desk, Artforum, 15 July 2026

Federal attorneys didn’t argue if arrest was justified Castañeda Mondragón filed a writ of habeas corpus to challenge the legality of his detention. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026

The defendant must apply for a writ of habeas corpus in the state district court where they were convicted. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026

DeSantis’ order noted that in 2007 the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court order denying Willacy’s motion for postconviction relief and his petition for writ of habeas corpus, challenging the government’s authority for his imprisonment. — News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for writ of habeas corpus

• porpoise