noun
Uncommon
writ
riht
Writ (noun) means a formal written order from a court instructing someone to do or stop doing something. Example: “The company was served with a writ demanding immediate payment.”
noun
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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."
How to use writ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn official legal document ordering someone to take or stop some action.
When to use it
A formal legal term, mostly seen in court or news contexts, rarely in everyday speech.
Common pairings
issue a writ
serve a writ
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Word forms
- Plural
- writs
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The company was served with a _____ demanding immediate payment.
Etymology
From Old English writ, "writing" — related directly to the verb "write".
Synonyms
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claim form
Rhymes for writ
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What does “writ” mean?
The word “writ” means a formal written order from a court instructing someone to do or stop doing something. In plain terms, an official legal document ordering someone to take or stop some action.
How do you pronounce “writ”?
“Writ” is pronounced riht (/ɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “writ” in a sentence?
Here is “writ” used in a sentence: “The company was served with a writ demanding immediate payment.”
What is another word for “writ”?
Words with a similar meaning to “writ” include claim form.
What part of speech is “writ”?
“Writ” is a noun.
Where does the word “writ” come from?
The word “writ” comes from Old English. From Old English writ, "writing" — related directly to the verb "write".
Is “writ” a common word?
“Writ” is an uncommon word in modern English.
