quare impedit
/ˌkwɛːrɪ ˈɪmpɪdɪt/ /ˌkwɑːreɪ ɪmˈpɛdɪt/Law. Now historical
noun
A writ issued in cases of disputed presentation to a benefice, requiring the defendant to state why he or she hinders the plaintiff from making the presentation; an action brought in such a case.
Origin
Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman quare impedit and its etymon post-classical Latin quare impedit, lit. ‘why he hinders’ from classical Latin quārē why, wherefore + impedit, 3rd singular of impedīre.