noun

• 1Law
  An order requesting a writ or other legal document.

  ‘This action was commenced as a result of the order of the judge who set aside a praecipe order for the assessment of the solicitors' accounts.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘On December 3, 2001 he took out on an order on praecipe for its assessment.’
  • ‘At about 4 p.m., his lawyer acquired the document after filing a praecipe for a writ of summons, a type of complaint used to build the foundation of a lawsuit.’
  • ‘If it is a matter that arises, that is, if he files a praecipe and a subpoena is issued before the special leave, we will seek to have the matter determined then.’
  • ‘Accordingly, if one of the ships named in the praecipe were to be arrested the court would be bound to order its release.’

  1. 1.1historical A writ demanding action or an explanation of non-action.