quare impedit en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin [Term?] (literally “why he hinders”), from the words of the ancient writ that started the proceeding until the 19th century.
Meanings
- (historical) A writ in English law commencing a common-law action for deciding a disputed right of presentation to a benefice, a right known as an advowson.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quare impedits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |