Definition of praecipe in English:

praecipe

noun ˈpriːsɪpiˈpresəˌpē

Law

1An order requesting a writ or other legal document.
〔律〕原令状
Example sentencesExamples
- This action was commenced as a result of the order of the judge who set aside a praecipe order for the assessment of the solicitors' accounts.
- Accordingly, if one of the ships named in the praecipe were to be arrested the court would be bound to order its release.
- At about 4 p.m., his lawyer acquired the document after filing a praecipe for a writ of summons, a type of complaint used to build the foundation of a lawsuit.
- If it is a matter that arises, that is, if he files a praecipe and a subpoena is issued before the special leave, we will seek to have the matter determined then.
- On December 3, 2001 he took out on an order on praecipe for its assessment.
1. 1.1historical A writ demanding action or an explanation of non-action.
  〈史〉申请笺，申请单

Origin

Latin (the first word of the writ), imperative of praecipere 'enjoin, command'. See also precept.

Definition of praecipe in US English:

praecipe

nounˈpresəˌpē

Law

1An order requesting a writ or other legal document.
〔律〕原令状
Example sentencesExamples
- At about 4 p.m., his lawyer acquired the document after filing a praecipe for a writ of summons, a type of complaint used to build the foundation of a lawsuit.
- Accordingly, if one of the ships named in the praecipe were to be arrested the court would be bound to order its release.
- On December 3, 2001 he took out on an order on praecipe for its assessment.
- If it is a matter that arises, that is, if he files a praecipe and a subpoena is issued before the special leave, we will seek to have the matter determined then.
- This action was commenced as a result of the order of the judge who set aside a praecipe order for the assessment of the solicitors' accounts.
1. 1.1historical A writ demanding action or an explanation of nonaction.
  〈史〉申请笺，申请单

Origin

Latin (the first word of the writ), imperative of praecipere ‘enjoin, command’. See also precept.

单词	praecipe
释义	Definition of praecipe in English: praecipe noun ˈpriːsɪpiˈpresəˌpē Law 1An order requesting a writ or other legal document. 〔律〕原令状 Example sentencesExamples This action was commenced as a result of the order of the judge who set aside a praecipe order for the assessment of the solicitors' accounts. Accordingly, if one of the ships named in the praecipe were to be arrested the court would be bound to order its release. At about 4 p.m., his lawyer acquired the document after filing a praecipe for a writ of summons, a type of complaint used to build the foundation of a lawsuit. If it is a matter that arises, that is, if he files a praecipe and a subpoena is issued before the special leave, we will seek to have the matter determined then. On December 3, 2001 he took out on an order on praecipe for its assessment. 1.1historical A writ demanding action or an explanation of non-action. 〈史〉申请笺，申请单 Origin Latin (the first word of the writ), imperative of praecipere 'enjoin, command'. See also precept. Definition of praecipe in US English: praecipe nounˈpresəˌpē Law 1An order requesting a writ or other legal document. 〔律〕原令状 Example sentencesExamples At about 4 p.m., his lawyer acquired the document after filing a praecipe for a writ of summons, a type of complaint used to build the foundation of a lawsuit. Accordingly, if one of the ships named in the praecipe were to be arrested the court would be bound to order its release. On December 3, 2001 he took out on an order on praecipe for its assessment. If it is a matter that arises, that is, if he files a praecipe and a subpoena is issued before the special leave, we will seek to have the matter determined then. This action was commenced as a result of the order of the judge who set aside a praecipe order for the assessment of the solicitors' accounts. 1.1historical A writ demanding action or an explanation of nonaction. 〈史〉申请笺，申请单 Origin Latin (the first word of the writ), imperative of praecipere ‘enjoin, command’. See also precept.
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