quo warranto
/ˈkwəʊwɒˈræntəʊ/noun
- Law, historical & USusu. as modifier a writ or legal action requiring a person to show by what warrant an office or franchise is held, claimed, or exercised【律】〈史, 美〉追究某人凭借何种权力拥有（或索要、行使）职权（或特权）的令状（或法律诉讼）。
词源
Law Latin， literally 'by what warrant'.