PRAECIPE


Meaning of PRAECIPE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also pre·ci·pe ˈpre-sə-ˌpē, ˈprē-

Etymology: Middle English presepe, from Medieval Latin praecipe, from Latin, imperative of praecipere to instruct — more at precept

Date: 15th century

1. : any of various legal writs commanding a person to do something or to appear and show cause why he or she should not

2. : a written order requesting a clerk or prothonotary of a court to issue a writ and specifying the contents of the writ

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