scire facias

noun

sci·​re fa·​cias ˌsī-rē-ˈfā-sh(ē-)əs How to pronounce scire facias (audio)
1
: a judicial writ founded on some matter of record and requiring the party proceeded against to show cause why the record should not be enforced, annulled, or vacated
2
: a legal proceeding instituted by a scire facias

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, you should cause to know

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scire facias was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Scire facias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scire%20facias. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

1
: a judicial writ founded upon some matter of record and requiring the party proceeded against to show cause why the record should not be enforced (as by revival of the judgment), annulled, or vacated
2
: a legal proceeding instituted by a scire facias
Etymology

Medieval Latin, you should cause to know

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