praecipe in capite
/ˈpriːsɪpi ɪn ˈkapɪteɪ/(also precipe in capite) Law. Now historical
noun
A writ of right issued for a tenant holding land of the monarch in chief.
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in John Rastell (c1475–1536), lawyer and printer. From post-classical Latin praecipe in capite, name of the writ from classical Latin praecipe + in + capite, ablative of caput head.