habeas corpus meaning

UK US /ˈhæbiəs ˈkɔrpəs/ 5 syllables

habeas corpus (noun): a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge.

habeas corpus has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

habeas corpus as a noun

  1. a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge

    Synonyms: writ of habeas corpus

    Type of: writ

  2. the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment

    Type of: civil right

How to pronounce habeas corpus

habeas corpus is pronounced /ˈhæbiəs ˈkɔrpəs/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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