Meaning of the word certiorari in English

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certiorari

US /ˌsɜːr.ʃi.əˈrɔːr.aɪ/
UK /ˌsɜː.ʃi.əˈrɑː.raɪ/

Noun

a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court

Example:
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to hear the appeal.
A petition for certiorari must be filed within a specific timeframe.