ne exeat
noun
ne ex·e·at
nēˈeksēˌat
1
: a high prerogative writ formerly used in England matters of state to restrain a person from leaving the country
2
: a writ issued out of chancery or equity to restrain a person from leaving the jurisdiction of the court pending an action
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“Ne exeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ne%20exeat. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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