2007-02-22 14:01:03 · 9 answers · asked by Gary S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Habeas corpus is Latin for "you should have the body." Basically, it prevents wrongful arrest.
2007-02-22 14:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's spelled Habeas Corpus (fr. Latin) and it means literally "the body of evidence" or the proof. It is a term generally used in criminal trials.
2007-02-22 14:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habeas Corpus is the central concept of modern law. It is Latin for "You have the body." It is a writ (petition) that prisoners can use to get out of jail when they are held on false or erroneous grounds.
2007-02-22 14:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by goniff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habeas Corpus-if you're talking about the legal system it's like a formal charge from the police. they have to give you one if they're gonna hold you in jail, and it tells you what you're charged with.
just learned this in government class
2007-02-22 14:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by EA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habeus corpus -- produce the body... it is a writ used for bringing a party to court.
2007-02-22 14:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habeus corpus
We have the body.
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2007-02-23 00:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
habeas corpus
"the holding body" of the governemtn
2007-02-22 14:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by param 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... HABEAS CORPUS ... Latin: (The) Right To Have The Body ...
2007-02-22 14:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by DapperDad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
habeas corpus
http://www.lectlaw.com/def/h001.htm
2007-02-22 15:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by crazeebitch2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋