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A quick definition of facias:
Term: facias
Definition: Facias is a fancy Latin word used in legal documents to mean "that you cause." It is often used to emphasize the importance of a particular action that needs to be taken. You might see it in phrases like "so that you do" or "I do so that you may do." It's a bit like saying "make it happen!"
A more thorough explanation:
Term: FaciasDefinition: Facias is a word used in legal writs to emphasize that someone must cause something to happen. It is often used in phrases like "fieri facias" (cause it to be done) or "levari facias" (cause it to be levied). For example, a court might issue a writ of fieri facias to a sheriff, instructing them to seize property to satisfy a debt. The word "facias" is also used in phrases like "ut facias" (so that you do), which can be found in writs like "scire facias" (cause to know). These phrases emphasize the importance of taking action to carry out a legal order.