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- [pree-suh-pee, pres-uh-]
- /ˈpri səˌpi, ˈprɛs ə-/
- /prˈiːsaɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-suh-pee, pres-uh-]
- /ˈpri səˌpi, ˈprɛs ə-/
Definitions of praecipe word
- noun praecipe any of various legal writs commanding a defendant to do something or to appear and show why it should not be done. 1
- noun praecipe a written order addressed to the clerk of the court requesting that a writ be issued and specifying its contents. 1
- noun praecipe a written request, addressed to a court, for a writ to be produced, specifying what the contents of the writ should be 0
- noun praecipe a writ instructing that a given action be taken, or demanding a reason for failure to take the given action 0
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Origin of praecipe
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English presepe < Latin praecipe, 2nd singular imperative of praecipere to take in advance; see precept
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Parts of speech for Praecipe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
praecipe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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