Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ ordering execution of a judgment.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    A writ directed to a sheriff or bailiff, commanding him to do execution upon a judgment Reg. Orig. 18; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 20.