Writ Of Assistance Synonym In Alameda
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Aid, backing, benefit, compensation, cooperation, help, relief, service, support.
A writ of assistance is an order directing that a party convey, deliver, or turn over a deed, document, or right of ownership. This writ, which may also be called a writ of restitution or writ of possession, usually serves as an eviction from real property.
When used to evict someone from real property, such a writ is also called a writ of restitution or a writ of possession. In the area of customs, writs of assistance date from Colonial times. They were issued by the Court of Exchequer to help customs officials search for smuggled goods.
Verb aid. help. support. facilitate. reinforce. abet. encourage. promote.
Assistance, encouragement, helping hand, succour. in the sense of backing.
Synonyms help. assist. aid. lend a hand. give a helping hand. cooperate with. collaborate with. contribute to.
Strongest matches. aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of.
One example of a writ of assistance would be the Malcolm Affair. In this case, customs officials searched the home of Daniel Malcolm. However, Malcolm would not let them search a part of his cellar without the legal right to do so by threatening violence if they did because he believed they were acting illegally.
The writ is issued by the Clerk of the U.S. District or Bankruptcy Court, at the discretion of the judge, after judgment is rendered.
The writ is issued by the Clerk of the U.S. District or Bankruptcy Court, at the discretion of the judge, after judgment is rendered.
