precipe
noun
pre·ci·pe
less common spelling of praecipe
1
: any of various legal writs commanding an individual to do something or to appear and show cause why they should not
2
: a written order requesting a clerk or prothonotary of a court to issue a writ and specifying the contents of the writ
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“Precipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precipe. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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