writ of assistance
noun American History.
a writ issued by a superior colonial court authorizing officers of the British crown to summon aid and enter and search any premises.
Origin of writ of assistance
First recorded in 1700–10
Words nearby writ of assistance
wristlock,
wristwatch,
wristy,
writ,
writ large,
writ of assistance,
writ of certiorari,
writ of election,
writ of error,
writ of execution,
writ of extent