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1. (n.) fieri facias
a writ commanding a sheriff to sell as much of a debtor's property as necessary to satisfy a creditor's claim.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME < L: lit., may it be caused to happen)
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1. (noun) fieri facias
a writ ordering a levy on the belongings of a debtor to satisfy the debt
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1. fieri facias
a judicial writ that lies for one who has recovered in debt or damages, commanding the sheriff that he cause to be made of the goods, chattels, or real estate of the defendant, the sum claimed
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