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Habeas corpus literally means "you have the body" in Latin. It is a formal recognition of responsibility for a prisoner or other detainee; it ensures that if something happens to the person, whoever was last known to be in charge of them can be traced through the paperwork and questioned.
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What does the habeas corpus mean literally?
Habeas corpus is Latin for "let me have the body".
What does horpus corpus mean?
hocus pocus? More likely you mean Habeas Corpus
How did Lincoln deal with dissent-?
suspended habeas corpus
Who can file a habeas corpus?
Can I a parent file a habeas corpus on the behalf of my son who is a inmate
What has the author John Merryman written?
John Merryman has written: 'Habeas corpus' -- subject(s): Civil rights, Trials, litigation, Trials (Treason), Habeas corpus 'Habeas corpus, the proceedings in the case of John Merryman, of Baltimore County, Maryland' -- subject(s): Habeas corpus 'The Merryman habeas corpus case, Baltimore' -- subject(s): Habeas corpus
What is the constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment?
Habeas Corpus
What is a good sentence using habeas corpus?
The prisoner sought relief through a petition for habeas corpus, claiming their imprisonment was unlawful and violated their constitutional rights.
What does mean HORPUS?
hocus pocus? More likely you mean Habeas Corpus
What is the name of the constitutional protection that requires government to show a legal basis for imprisoning someone?
The writ of habeas corpus
Write of habeas corpus?
The writ of habeas corpus is an important right given to American citizens
What was the significance of the writ of habeas corpus?
Habeas corpus (habeas corpus ad subjiciendum) is significant as it is used for correcting violations of personal liberty by directing judicial inquiry into the legality of a detention.
Who suspended anyone who supported the confederates?
Habeas Corpus suspended anyone who supported the confederates.
