extraordinary writ
- A unique type of court order that is issued at the court's discretion to control the actions of lower courts or officials
- If the lower court had overstepped its authority, the extraordinary writ could rectify the situation.
- An extraordinary writ was granted to prevent the city official from proceeding with his controversial action.
- The judge issued an extraordinary writ to ensure that proper legal procedures were being followed by a lower tribunal.
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