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Noun — Short for "habeas corpus," a legal order requiring a detained person to be brought before a court.

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habeas petition habeas corpus

Etymology

Shortened from the Latin legal phrase habeas corpus, literally "you shall have the body" (of the person before the court).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “habeas” mean?

The word “habeas” means short for "habeas corpus," a legal order requiring a detained person to be brought before a court. In plain terms, a legal right that lets someone challenge unlawful imprisonment in court.

How do you use “habeas” in a sentence?

Here is “habeas” used in a sentence: “His lawyer filed a habeas petition to challenge the detention.”

What part of speech is “habeas”?

“Habeas” is a noun.

Where does the word “habeas” come from?

The word “habeas” comes from Latin. Shortened from the Latin legal phrase habeas corpus, literally "you shall have the body" (of the person before the court).

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