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Certiorari
ser-shee-oh-RAIR-ee
/ˌsɜːrʃiəˈrɛəri/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
certiorari
Dictionary meaning
A writ by which a higher court reviews a case from a lower court.
History and origin
Latin: to be made certain
Pronunciation tips
US lawyers say 'SERT-ee-oh-rair-ee'; British say 'ser-shee-oh-RAIR-ee'.
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