certiorari

[US]/ˌsɜːtɪə(ʊ)'rɑːrɪ/
[UK]/ˌsɝʃɪə'rɛri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. order for a case to be transferred to a higher court for review certiorari.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

writ of certiorari

appeal for certiorari

Example Sentences

The Supreme Court granted certiorari to review the lower court's decision.

The petition for certiorari was denied by the appellate court.

The case was brought before the Supreme Court on a writ of certiorari.

The judge issued a writ of certiorari to review the evidence.

The attorneys filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari sparked controversy.

The defendant sought certiorari to challenge the ruling of the lower court.

The certiorari process allows for a thorough review of the case.

The Supreme Court hears only a small percentage of cases on certiorari.

The justices granted certiorari to clarify the legal issues at hand.

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