About The Word Praecipe
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Praecipe
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What's The Definition Of Praecipe?Synonyms | Synonyms for Praecipe: Related Terms | Find terms related to Praecipe: See Also | Praecipe In Webster's Dictionary \Pr[ae]c"i*pe\, n. [L., imperative of praecipere to
give rules or precepts. See {Precept}.] (Law)
(a) A writ commanding something to be done, or requiring a
reason for neglecting it.
(b) A paper containing the particulars of a writ, lodged in
the office out of which the writ is to be issued.
--Wharton.
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