A "writ of certiorari" is:
A)the process by which the Supreme Court agrees toreview a lower court decision
B)a judgment notwithstanding the verdict
C)the procedure for determining if the authorities can hold an individual in custody
D)a reversal of the prior decision of a court

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A writ of certiorari is a legal mechanism by which the Supreme Court selects cases it wishes to hear, allowing it to review decisions made by lower courts.

A "Writ of Certiorari" Is