writ — a formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪt/
Korean meaning: 법원이나 법적 당국이 발행하는 공식 서면 명령서
Korean pronunciation: **릿**
Example Sentences
- The lawyer filed a writ to stop the demolition of the historic building.
- When the pizza delivery was 3 hours late, Tom jokingly said he'd get a writ against them.
- The celebrity's stalker was served with a writ prohibiting him from coming within 100 meters.
writ
NOUN//rɪt//
a formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority
a formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority
Got the writ while I sit, now I can finally quit!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'writ'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '쓰여진 것'을 의미하는 'writan'(쓰다)의 과거분사형입니다. 중세 시대부터 법적 문서를 지칭하는 용어로 사용되어 왔습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lawyer filed a writ to stop the demolition of the historic building.”
“When the pizza delivery was 3 hours late, Tom jokingly said he'd get a writ against them.”
“The celebrity's stalker was served with a writ prohibiting him from coming within 100 meters.”
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