Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Quo Warranto.
Quo Warranto - as a noun
A hearing to determine by what authority someone has an office or franchise or liberty
Example Sentences
"The Attorney General filed a quo warranto proceeding against the company."
"The court has the power to grant a writ of quo warranto."
"The judge asked the defendant to show by what authority he held the position, invoking quo warranto."
"The corporation faced a quo warranto action for violating its charter."
"The quo warranto petition sought to remove the elected official from office."