CERTIORARI Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word certiorari. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word certiorari. (close relations)

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Definition of CERTIORARI

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	appeal				verb, nounv, n
	noun • earnest or urgent request • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial • request for a sum of money verb • take a court case to a higher court for review • request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection • be attractive to • challenge (a decision) • cite as an authority; resort to
	petition				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • reverent petition to a deity verb • write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
	request				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information)
	writ of certiorari				nounn
	noun • a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case

Best Hypernyms For CERTIORARI

Here is a list of related hypernyms for certiorari, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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