Categories of writ,meaning, origin by Farzana Ferdous - Saturday, 30 September 2023, 9:51 AM Number of replies: 0 Writs Origin Meaning1.habeas corpus LatinYou may have the body2.mandamus LatinWe command3.prohibition EnglishTo stop/ forbid4.quo warranto LatinBy what authority5.certiorari LatinTo be Certified Permalink Reply