释义 |
su·per·se·de·as \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈsēdēəs\ noun (plural supersedeas) Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, you shall desist, 2d singular present subjunctive of supersedēre to supersede; from the occurrence of the word in the writ 1. a. : a common-law writ commanding a stay of legal proceedings issued under various conditions and especially to stay an officer from proceeding under another writ b. : an order staying proceedings especially of an inferior court that is issued under statutory authority 2. obsolete : something that serves as a stay or check |