Definition of "writ of error" []

• A writ commissioning an appellate court to review the proceedings of another court and correct the judgment given if deemed necessary. (noun)

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• "Then said Judge Hale, I am sorry, woman, that I can do thee no good; thou must do one of those three things aforesaid, namely, either to apply thyself to the King, or sue out his pardon, or get a writ of error; but a writ of error will be cheapest."