supersedeas

[ soo-per-see-dee-uhs, -as ]

noun

, Law.

, plural su·per·se·de·as.

1. a writ ordering a stoppage or suspension of a judicial proceeding, of the execution of a judgment, or of the enforcement of another writ.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supersedeas¹

< Latin supersedeās, 2nd person singular present subjunctive of supersedēre to supersede, the writ being so named because supersedeās, i.e., you shall desist, occurs in it

Example Sentences

His counsel applied to the Supreme Court for a supersedeas, but the court, after solemn argument, refused the application.

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Under certain conditions, if the defendant's hardship could be definitely shown, a writ of certiorari and supersedeas might issue.

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Robert Foxton got the kings pardon, and so purchasing foorth a supersedeas, the suit therevpon against him was staied.

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