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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