"habeas corpus" (Latin)

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What does the Latin term habeas corpus mean?

"Habeas corpus" is a Latin term that means "you shall have the body." It is a legal principle that protects individuals from unlawful detention or imprisonment by granting them the right to challenge the legality of their detention in a court of law.

Examples in Sentences

Here are three example sentences using the phrase "habeas corpus":

• The writ of habeas corpus ensures that individuals have the right to seek relief from unlawful detention.
• The defense lawyer filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of the wrongly imprisoned client.
• The principle of habeas corpus is fundamental to protecting individual liberties and preventing arbitrary or unlawful detentions.

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