Legal Lingo Challenge: Test Your Mastery of Essential Legal Terms!

Legal Lingo Challenge: Test Your Mastery of Essential Legal Terms!

Which term describes a written order issued by a court commanding a person to perform or refrain from performing a specific act?

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Correct Incorrect A writ is a formal written order issued by a court requiring the performance or cessation of a specific act. Common examples include writs of habeas corpus and mandamus.

Which term describes a written order issued by a court commanding a person to perform or refrain from performing a specific act?

  • Subpoena
  • Mandate
  • Writ
  • Summons
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