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habeas corpus
Court order demanding that the individual in custody be brought into court and shown the cause for detention. Habeas corpus is guaranteed by the Constitution and can be suspended only in cases of rebellion or invasion.
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Dictionary of National St&ards for Civics & Government INDEX:
List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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