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certiorari
Definition:
(nou) a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case
Examples:
The Court issued the writs of habeas corpus and certiorari to the inmate.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.
The petition for writ of certiorari is granted.
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Common mistakes of certiorari pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cer-ˌti-o-ˈrari". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "cer-ˌti-o-ˈrɑːri" (US) / "cer-ˌti-o-ˈrɑːəri" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "rɑː" or "rɑːə" when pronouncing "certiorari".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "e" in "certiorari" as a short "e" like in "bed". The correct vowel sound is a schwa /ə/ in the first syllable: "ˈsər". Tip: Practice saying "sər" to ensure the vowel is pronounced correctly.
- Omitting syllables: Learners often drop the "o" in "certiorari", pronouncing it as "cer-ˈrari". This leads to miscommunication. The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "cer-ˌti-o-ˈrari". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables when practicing.
- Confusing "c" sounds: The "c" in "certiorari" should be pronounced as an "s" sound, not a hard "k" sound. Many say "ker-ˌti-o-ˈrari". The correct pronunciation is "sər-ˌti-o-ˈrɑːri" (US) / "sər-ˌti-o-ˈrɑːəri" (UK). Tip: Remember that the "c" before "e" or "i" sounds like "s".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "ari" with a short "a", leading to "cer-ˌti-o-ˈrɛri". The correct ending is pronounced as "ɑːri" (US) or "ɑːəri" (UK). Tip: Use a mirror to practice the mouth shape for the correct "ɑː" sound at the end.