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Writ of privilege

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

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.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A process to enforce or maintain a privilege; particniarly to secure the release of a person arrested in a civil suit contrary to his privilege.

Defined under Privilege in Black's Law Dictionary.