praecipe

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
17
Letters
8

Definition of praecipe

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A writ demanding action, or requiring a reason for neglecting it.
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noun

  1. A writ demanding action, or requiring a reason for neglecting it.
  2. A request to a court to issue process.

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Etymology

From Middle English presepe, from Latin praecipe, imperative of praecipere (“to give rules or precepts”). See precept.

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