What is another word for writ of error?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪt ɒv ˈɛɹə] (IPA) 
Writ of error is a legal term that refers to a request for a review of a court's decision by a higher court. Other terms that are commonly used as synonyms for writ of error include appeal, writ of certiorari, and writ of review. An appeal is a formal request made to a higher court for a new review of a lower court's decision. A writ of certiorari is a court order that requires a lower court to send up records for review by a higher court. A writ of review is a legal request made to a higher court to review and possibly change a lower court's decision. These terms are often used interchangeably depending on the jurisdiction and the legal context.
