Writ

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-003561",
  "term": "Writ",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority that directs a person or entity to perform or cease performing a specific action. In the context of liability and claims, writs initiate legal proceedings, compel the appearance of parties, or enforce a judgment. Examples include a writ of summons, which commences a lawsuit, or a writ of execution, which authorizes the seizure of assets to satisfy a debt.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/writ/"
}