Procedure

Certiorari

/ sur-shee-uh-RAIR-ee /

Definition

A writ by which a higher court reviews a lower court decision.

Used in Context

“The Supreme Court granted certiorari to hear the landmark case.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: to be more fully informed

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