fugae warrant

noun

fu·gae warrant

variants or less commonly fugie warrant

ˈf(y)ü(ˌ)jē-

Scots law

: a warrant to attach an absconding debtor

Word History

Etymology

fugae probably alteration (influenced by Latin fugae of running away—in the Scots law phrase used in reference to an absconding debtor New Latin in meditatione fugae in contemplation of running away—genitive of fuga flight, running away) of fugie, probably by shortening & alteration from fugitive entry 2

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“Fugae warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fugae%20warrant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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