WRIT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Writ

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English writ, as a general term denoting written matter, from the Germanic base of write

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in a particular way

Short Definition:

form of written command in name of court

Examples:
  • the two reinstated officers issued a writ for libel against the applicants
  • an action begun by writ or summons
Definition:

a piece or body of writing.

Short Definition:

piece or body of writing

Word: Writ

Speech Type: Verb

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