ad factum praestandum
/ad ˌfaktəm priːˈstandəm/ /ad ˌfaktəm prʌɪˈstandəm/(also ad factum prestandum) Law (originally and chiefly Scottish )
adverb
With reference to a court order, decree, etc.: such that a particular task or action must be performed. Later also occasionally (with reference to a legal action): in pursuit of a such an order. Now frequently in order ad factum praestandum, decree ad factum praestandum.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in George MacKenzie (?1638–1691), lawyer and politician. From post-classical Latin ad factum praestandum from classical Latin ad to + factum deed + praestandum, neuter gerundive of praestāre to present, show, to vouch for, take responsibility for.
- the real deal
- the reality is ——
- the real thing
- there and then
- thereanent
- the Reaper
- (there are) no flies on ——
- (there are) no prizes for guessing
- there are plenty more fish in the sea
- pudding time
- pudding way
- pudding-wife
- puddingy
- puddining
- puddle
- puddle ball
- puddle bar
- puddle duck
- puddle hole
- puddle jump
- puddle jumper
- puddle-jumping
- puddler
- puddling machine
- puddly