Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ commanding an inquiry or investigation.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    To inquire; a writ of inquiry; a judicial writ, commanding inquiry to be made of any thing relating to a cause penning in court. Cowell.