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noun
A writ demanding action, or requiring a reason for neglecting it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
A request to a court to issue process.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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History
From Middle English presepe, from Latin praecipe, imperative of praecipere (“to give rules or precepts”). See precept.
