A writ of certiorari is a legal order issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. In legal jargon, it is also referred to as a writ of review or extraordinary writ. Other synonyms for writ of certiorari include writ of appeal, writ of error, and writ of supersedeas. These terms are used interchangeably in legal contexts, depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. Regardless of the terminology, the purpose of a writ of certiorari is to provide a mechanism for judicial oversight and ensure that lower court decisions are consistent with established legal principles.