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- Habeas corpus - - A writ having for its object to bring a party before a court or judge; especially, one to inquire into the cause of a person's imprisonment or detention by another, with the view to protect the right to personal liberty; also, one to bring a prisoner into court to testify in a pending trial.
- Suspension - n. - Of the action or execution of law, etc.; as, the suspension of the habeas corpus act.
- Suspend - n. - To cause to cease for a time from operation or effect; as, to suspend the habeas corpus act; to suspend the rules of a legislative body.