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quo warranto

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  1. 1. A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by what warrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a hearing to determine by what authority someone has an office or franchise or liberty Source: wordnet
  3. 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. Source: webster
  4. 4. A writ brought before a proper tribunal, to inquire by whatwarrant a person or a corporation acts, or exercises certain powers.Blackstone. Source: adambom

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