praecipe
/ˈpriːsɪpɪ/noun
1- Law an order requesting a writ or other legal document【律】原令状。
1.1
- historical a writ demanding action or an explanation of non-action〈史〉申请笺, 申请单。
词源
Latin (the first word of the writ)， imperative of praecipere 'enjoin， command'. See also PRECEPT.