Eamonn O Brien
1. At common law, a writ ordering a defendant to do some act or to explain why inaction is appropriate. - Also termed writ of praecipe. 2. A written motion or request seeking some court action, esp. a trial setting or an entry of judgment...
So praecipe is a request for the court to issue a writ...?
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