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supersedeas
[ soo-per-see-dee-uhs, -as ]
/ Ėsu pÉrĖsi di És, -ĖƦs /
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noun, plural suĀ·perĀ·seĀ·deĀ·as.Law.
a writ ordering a stoppage or suspension of a judicial proceeding, of the execution of a judgment, or of the enforcement of another writ.
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Origin of supersedeas
<Latin supersedeÄs, 2nd person singular present subjunctive of supersedÄre to supersede, the writ being so named because supersedeÄs, i.e., you shall desist, occurs in it
Words nearby supersedeas
supersaver, superscribe, superscript, superscription, supersede, supersedeas, superseded, supersedure, superseniority, supersensible, supersensitive
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How to use supersedeas in a sentence
His counsel applied to the Supreme Court for a supersedeas, but the court, after solemn argument, refused the application.
Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. II (of 2)|W. H. RussellUnder certain conditions, if the defendant's hardship could be definitely shown, a writ of certiorari and supersedeas might issue.
The Grafters|Francis LyndeRobert Foxton got the kings pardon, and so purchasing foorth a supersedeas, the suit therevpon against him was staied.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (11 of 12)|Raphael Holinshed