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Precepartium

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

The continuance of a suit by consent of both parties. Cowell. PRECEPT (Lat, precipi Oy to command). A writ directed to the sheriff, or other offl*cer, commanding him to do something. PRECES PRIMARI/E, OR PRIM/E. A right of the crown to name to the first prebend that becomes vacant after the accession crown of England In the reign of Edward I. 2 Steph. Com. 670, n.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The continuance of a suit by consent of both parties. Cowell.