cert

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Before a case is granted cert., the justices will sometimes ask the solicitor general to comment on or file a brief in the case, indicating their potential interest in getting it on the docket.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

The first time the solicitor general learns of such a case is often when the convicted defendant files a cert. petition seeking review in the Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2017

Even if something prevents withdrawal of the petition, Cooper and Stein could file a letter disagreeing with the earlier position of the state in the cert. petition.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2017

As a lawyer I am pleased to learn that the Supreme Court has granted cert. on this vitally important question that has not been revisited since the early 70's.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2015

I've not got my colours—' 'You're a cert. for them.'

From A Prefect's Uncle by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)