Fiat

I.

Let it be done

Fiat appellnm per verba appellnm facientia: the appeal must be made by words of appeal. Fiat seysina per fnstimetperbaculnm: seisin should be made by rod and staff. Fiat prout fieri consuevit (nil temere novandum): let it be done as it hath used to be done (nothing must be rashly innovated).

In English law

A short order or warrant of a judge, commanding or authorizing something to be done. Fiat In bankruptcy: a power signed by the Lord Chancellor addressed to the court of bankruptcy authorizing the petitioning creditor to prosecute his complaint. Fiat jnstitia: let justice be done, — words formerly written by the king at the top of a petition for a warrant to bring a writ of error in parliament, signifying his assent Fiat nt petitur: let it be, as is demanded.