De Certiorando
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
A writ for certifying. A writ directed to the sheriff, requiring him to certify to a particular fact. Reg. Orig. 24.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A writ to compel the sheriff to give a certificate.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A writ for certifying. A writ directed to the sheriff, requiring him to certify to a particular fact. Reg. Orig. 24.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A writ for certifying. A writ directed to the sheriff, requiring him to certify to a particular fact. Reg. Orig. 24.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Breve. L. Lat. A writ for certifymg. A writ directed to the sheriff, requiring him to certify to a particular fact. Beg. Orig. 24.