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writ
nounmasculinehistórico/formaluncommon/alˈvaɾɐ/al·vá·ra
Definition
1A formal written order issued by a sovereign or court, granting a right or privilege.
Usage examples
“The king issued a writ authorizing the trade expedition.”
“The company needed a writ to operate in the city.”
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Common combinations
royal writissue a writwrit of privilege