Praecipe Definition

noun
Command, order. A written order or request to the clerk of the court.
Webster's New World Law
A written court order commanding a party to do something or to show cause why it has not been already done.
Webster's New World Law

(law) A writ demanding action, or requiring a reason for neglecting it.

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Other Word Forms of Praecipe

Noun

Singular:
praecipe
Plural:
praecipes

Origin of Praecipe

  • Latin, imperative of praecipere (“to give rules or precepts"). See precept.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRA

Words Ending With

EPEIPE

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praecipe

Words Starting With P and Ending With E

Starts With P & Ends With EStarts With PR & Ends With EStarts With P & Ends With PE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With P8 Letter Words Ending With E