Definitions for praecipes

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praecipes prae·ci·pe

Spelling: [pree-suh-pee, pres-uh-]

IPA: /ˈpri səˌpi, ˈprɛs ə-/

Praecipes is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 470 anagrams from letters in praecipes (aceeipprs).

Definitions for praecipes

noun

1. any of various legal writs commanding a defendant to do something or to appear and show why it should not be done.
2. a written order addressed to the clerk of the court requesting that a writ be issued and specifying its contents.

Origin of praecipes

1400-50; late Middle English presepe Latin praecipe, 2nd singular imperative of praecipere to take in advance; see precept