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quare impedit

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quare im·​pe·​dit | \ -ˈimpədə̇t \

Definition of quare impedit

English law
: a writ by which a common-law action for deciding a disputed right of presentation to a benefice begins

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History and Etymology for quare impedit

Latin, why he hinders

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“Quare impedit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quare%20impedit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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