A writ is so called, because it states the controversy and the purpose of the plaintiff briefly in a few words.
Definition of Breve Ita Dicitur Quia Rem De Qua Agitur Et Intentionem Potentis Paucis Verbis Breviter Enarrat
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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