habeas corpus · · · Info · Definitions · Characters · · habeas corpus · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 13 · · Length Definitions · · · (noun) a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge. Synonyms: writ of habeas corpus. · · Noun Definition 1 (noun) the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment. · · Noun Definition 2 Characters · · space U+0020 a latin small letter a U+0061 b latin small letter b U+0062 c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 h latin small letter h U+0068 o latin small letter o U+006F p latin small letter p U+0070 r latin small letter r U+0072 s latin small letter s U+0073 u latin small letter u U+0075