Meaning & use
mittimus
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A court order or warrant directing that a person be taken to prison, typically issued after sentencing or to hold someone before trial.
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The judge signed the mittimus, and the defendant was taken into custody immediately.
The clerk explained that a mittimus must specify the exact charge and length of detention.
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A specialized legal term rarely used outside courtrooms and law offices.
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