quo warranto
/ˌkwəʊ wəˈrantəʊ
/noun [usually as modifier] Law, historical & US
A writ or legal action requiring a person to show by what warrant an office or franchise is held, claimed, or exercised: rigorous quo warranto proceedings
Origin
Law Latin, literally 'by what warrant'.
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