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"Prerogative writ" is a historic term for a writ (official order) that directs the behavior of another arm of government, such as an agency, official, or other court.[1] It was originally available only to the Crown under English law, and reflected the discretionary prerogative and extraordinary power of the monarch. The term may be considered antiquated, and the traditional six comprising writs are often called the extraordinary writs and described as extraordinary remedies.[2]
Six writs are traditionally classified as prerogative writs:[2]
Additionally, scire facias, one of the extraordinary writs, was once known as a prerogative writ.[3]