Definitions of writ
a legal document that tells a person about a lawsuit that has been filed against them, including details of the claim and when and where the case will be held
The writ alleges more than £1m was claimed for bogus work allegedly carried out over the six years.
an official document that tells someone to do something or to stop doing something (eg: injunction)
A landlord who prevails in an eviction suit is entitled to a writ of possession.