Thesaurus: quo warranto

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1. A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers.
2. n. a hearing to determine by what authority someone has an office or franchise or liberty
3. A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers. Blackstone. Note: An information in the nature of a quo warranto is now common as a substitute for the writ. Wharton.
4. A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by whatwarrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers.Blackstone.