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Writ of prohibition

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Definition of writ of prohibition

: a writ issued by a superior court to prevent an inferior court from acting beyond its jurisdiction

First Known Use of writ of prohibition

1802, in the meaning defined above

A writ of prohibition is issued primarily to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction in cases pending before it or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice. … Thus the writ is issued in both cases where there is excess of jurisdiction and where there is absence of jurisdiction.

Writ of prohibition