[Solved] Which one of the following writs literally means 'what is your anthority'?

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Q.	Which one of the following writs literally means 'what is your anthority'?
A.	Habeas Corpus
B.	Certiorari
C.	Quo Warranto
D.	Prohibition
Answer» C. Quo Warranto
Explanation: Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. It is a legal proceeding during which an individual's right to hold an office or governmental privilege is challenged.

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