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writ in French

writ in French is ordonnance, écrit — writ means a formal written order from a court instructing someone to do or stop doing something.

writ in French

ordonnance
noun
(countable, legal) A written order, issued by a court, ordering someone to do (or stop doing) something.
écrit
noun
(archaic) That which is written; writing.

What does "writ" mean?

  1. noun A formal written order from a court instructing someone to do or stop doing something.
    "The company was served with a writ demanding immediate payment."
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writ in a sentence

  • The company was served with a writ demanding immediate payment.

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What is "writ" in French?

"writ" in French is ordonnance, écrit. writ means: A formal written order from a court instructing someone to do or stop doing something.

How do you use "writ" in a sentence?

Example: "The company was served with a writ demanding immediate payment." In French, "writ" is ordonnance, écrit.

Are there other ways to say "writ" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "writ": ordonnance, écrit.

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