Writ — For other uses, see Writ (disambiguation). In common law, a writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction; in modern usage, this body is generally a court. Warrants, prerogative writs and subpoenas… … Wikipedia
Cape (disambiguation) — Cape commonly refers to an article of clothing and The Cape often refers to a headland, a type of geographic feature, but either may also refer to:In places: * In Africa: ** Cape Agulhas, southern tip of Africa ** Cape Colony, former province at… … Wikipedia
Mandamus (disambiguation) — Mandamus may refer to: Mandamus or writ of mandamus, one of the prerogative writs in common law Mandamus River in New Zealand This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an … Wikipedia
Prohibition (disambiguation) — Prohibition refers to the act of prohibiting a certain substance or act. Prohibition may refer to:*Prohibition of alcohol periods in several countries during which the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages… … Wikipedia
Execution (disambiguation) — Execution may refer toociety*Capital punishment, the act of putting a person to death *Capital punishment in the United States, on the specific history and situation in the United States *A writ of execution, ordering the enforcement of a… … Wikipedia
RIT (disambiguation) — RIT may refer to:* Rochester Institute of Technology * Rapid Intervention Team, also known as a the Firefighter Assist and Search Team * Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology * Rede Integrada de Transporte, a bus rapid transit system in Curitiba,… … Wikipedia
Gag (disambiguation) — The word gag and similar has a variety of meanings:As a physical object*Gag, a device designed to prevent speech *Gag (BDSM) used in BDSM activities *Gag bit, a type of bit used for strong horses *The Jennings gag, the Whitehead gag and the… … Wikipedia
Habeas corpus (disambiguation) — Habeas Corpus can refer to* Habeas corpus , a legal action through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention **Habeas Corpus Act 1679, passed during the reign of King Charles II to define and strengthen the ancient prerogative writ… … Wikipedia
Error (disambiguation) — Error may refer to: *Error, a mistake. *Error coram nobis, a type of writ. *Postage stamp error *Error coin *Error, a character from cience*Approximation error, error in scientific measurements *Standard error (statistics) *Errors and residuals… … Wikipedia
Habeas corpus — This article is about the legal term. For other uses, see Habeas corpus (disambiguation). Prerogative w … Wikipedia