Which of the Following Best Describes a Writ of Certiorari

Which of the following best describes a writ of certiorari?

A) It is a written order to the lower court whose decision is being appealed to send the records of a case forward for review.
B) It is issued by a higher court to a lower court prohibiting it from taking up a case because it falls outside the lower court's jurisdiction.
C) It is a written order issued against a person who claims or takes a position of power in a public office.
D) It is issued to a detaining authority,instructing the detainer to present the detained person in the issuing court along with the reason for detention.