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Writ has to integrate Lincoln with another Oxford college? (6,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

habeas corpus

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'writ' is the definition.
(habeas corpus is a kind of writ)

'to integrate lincoln with another oxford college?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'lincoln' could be 'abe' (Abraham Lincoln) and 'abe' is present in the answer.
'another' could be 'r' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'r' is found in the answer.
'college?' could be 'u' (abbreviation for University) and 'u' is located in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'has' is the link.

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(Other definitions for habeas corpus that I've seen before include "No-arbitrary-imprisonment principle" , "Writ for investigation of legality of detention" , "demand from court" , "Writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge - purchase ASBO (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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