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scire facias

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌɪriː ˈfeɪʃɪas/

Definition of scire facias

noun

US Law
  • a writ requiring a person to show why a judgement regarding a record or patent should not be enforced or annulled.

Origin:

Latin, literally 'let (the person) know'

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Definition of scire facias in the US English dictionary

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