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Question

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?

  1. Habeas corpus - 'To have the body of'
  2. Mandamus - 'We command'
  3. Prohibition - 'To be certified'
  4. Quo-warranto - 'By what authority'

Answer:

Option C: Prohibition - 'To be certified'

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Prohibition - 'To be certified'”.

Prohibition is not correctly matched. It means "to forbid" or "to prohibit.

Term Meaning
Prohibition "To forbid" or "to prohibit"
Habeas Corpus "To have the body of"
Mandamus "We command"
Quo-warranto "By what authority"