Habeas Corpus

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment

Framework senses

2 senses across 1 framework

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment
§2: a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge