For example The court issued a writ of execution. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Writ An order issued by a court telling someone to do something or not to do something. This has been known as a 'claim form' since April 1999.
Writ of summons A type of writ used to start a civil case in the High Court. This has been known as a 'claim form' since April 1999.