variants:
or less commonly precipe
Definition of praecipe
1
: any of various legal writs commanding a person to do something or to appear and show cause why he or she should not
2
: a written order requesting a clerk or prothonotary of a court to issue a writ and specifying the contents of the writ
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The first known use of praecipe was in the 15th century
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