/səˈtɔɪəri/ /sɜːrˈtoʊɛri/; Latin /tʃɛrˈtɔɪɑri/.

Definitions

1. noun

A writ issued by a higher court to a lower or inferior court, directing it to send up the record of a case for review.

“The judge issued a writ of certiorari to the lower court, allowing them to review the case.”

2. noun

A request for the higher court to review a lower court’s decision.

“The lawyer filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court.”