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 for the release of a member of parliament arrested on civil process. Writ of proclamation. A writ commanding the sheriff to post notices of intention to adjudge one an outlaw. See 3 Bl. Comm. 284. Writ of prohibition. See Prohibition.