Habeas Corpus — synonyms, definition

1. habeas corpus (Noun)

1 synonym
writ of habeas corpus
2 definitions

habeas corpus (Noun) — (law) a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge.

habeas corpus (Noun) — (law) the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.

3 types of
civil right judicial writ writ