"dedimus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dedimuses [plural]
Etymology: From Latin dedimus (“we gave”), from do (“I give”). So called because the writ began "Dedimus potestatem […] ". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|dedimus||we gave}} Latin dedimus (“we gave”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dedimus (plural dedimuses)
  1. (law) A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, such as to examine a witness, etc.
    Sense id: en-dedimus-en-noun-NYijyipG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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