Definitions

1. noun

A writ or order of a court, especially one ordering the payment of a sum of money or the delivery of goods

“The lawyer drafted a praecipe to request the documents from the opposing party.”

2. verb

To issue or serve a writ or order, especially one ordering the payment of a sum of money or the delivery of goods

“The judge praeciped the defendant to appear in court the following day.”

3. verb

To serve a writ or order, especially one ordering the payment of a sum of money or the delivery of goods

“The sheriff was tasked with praeciping the documents to the defendant’s lawyer.”