See Also: praecipe(dictionary)
WRIT OF PRAECIPE(law)
PRAECIPE or PRECIPE, practice(law)

praecipe (iou)



praecipe noun. LME.
[Latin, imper. of praecipere: see PRECEPT noun.]
Law.
Hist. A writ demanding action, or an explanation of non-action. Also praecipe quod reddat [lit. 'enjoin (him) that he render']. LME.
A note containing particulars of a writ or other legal document to be issued or prepared. M19.