How to pronounce writ
American English pronunciation
RIT
- IPA
- /ˈɹɪt/
- Syllables
- RIT (1 syllable)
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What writ means
A written order from a court
In a sentence: The court sent a writ telling the company to fix the broken bridge.
Where it comes from: It comes from an Old English word meaning "writing."
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