prerogative writ
noun
A writ issued by a court in special circumstances, as (in Britain) under the exercise of royal prerogative.
Origin
Mid 17th century.
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- maiden-like
- maidenliness
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- maiden name
- maiden of honor
- maiden of honour
- maiden over
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- maiden's blush
- maiden speech
- maiden's water
- maiden's wreath
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- Maid Marian
- maid-of-all-work
- maid of honour
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