fieri facias

(fīˌə-rē fāˈshē-əs, fāˈshəs)

noun
Law

A writ of execution authorizing a sheriff to lay a claim to and seize the goods and chattels of a debtor to fulfill a judgment against the debtor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin fierī faciās, you should cause (it) to be done (words used in the writ)

Origin: : Latin fierī, to be done

Origin: + Latin faciās

Origin: , second person sing. present subjunctive of facere, to do, cause

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