alias writ — noun Etymology: Latin alias at another time, otherwise; from the occurrence in the writ (in its Latin form) of the phrase sicut alias praecipimus as we at another time command law : a second writ issued after an earlier writ has been returned… … Useful english dictionary
alias writ — A writ issued to take the place of a similar writ which has been lost or returned or for some other reason has not taken effect or has become functus officio. See 3 Bl Comm 283 … Ballentine's law dictionary
alias writ of execution — A second writ of execution issued in the same cause, where a former writ of the same kind has been issued without effect or without complete effect in satisfying the judgment upon which the writ was issued. 30 Am J2d Exec § 84 … Ballentine's law dictionary
alias — 1 / ā lē əs, āl yəs/ adv [Latin, otherwise, from alius other]: otherwise called: also known as John Thomas Nolan, alias Legs Diamond alias 2 n: an assumed or additional name alias 3 adj: issued after the original instrument has not produced any… … Law dictionary
writ — / rit/ n [Old English, something written] 1: a letter that was issued in the name of the English monarch from Anglo Saxon times to declare his grants, wishes, and commands 2: an order or mandatory process in writing issued in the name of the… … Law dictionary
alias — /eyliyas/ Term used to indicate another name by which a person is known. Short for alias dictus ; otherwise known as (a.k.a.). When used in connection with a description of a person, it indicates that he has used or been known by another name.… … Black's law dictionary
alias — /eyliyas/ Term used to indicate another name by which a person is known. Short for alias dictus ; otherwise known as (a.k.a.). When used in connection with a description of a person, it indicates that he has used or been known by another name.… … Black's law dictionary
writ — A written judicial order to perform a specified act, or giving authority to have it done, as in a writ of mandamus or certiorari, or as in an original writ for instituting an action at common law. A written court order or a judicial process,… … Black's law dictionary
writ — A process. 42 Am J1st Proc § 2. A process authorizing or commanding the arrest of a person or the seizure of property, sometimes the seizure of property specifically described in the writ, at other times the seizure of any property of the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
writ of attachment — A writ, otherwise known as a warrant or order of attachment, issued at or near the beginning of a suit, the object of which is to seize and hold property of the defendant subject to the claim upon which suit is brought for the ultimate purpose of … Ballentine's law dictionary
