allocatur
|al-lo-ca-tur|
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/ˌæləˈkeɪtər/
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/ˌæləˈkeɪtə/
legal permission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allocatur' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allocare,' where 'allo-' meant 'to' and 'care' meant 'to allow.'
Historical Evolution
'allocare' transformed into the legal term 'allocatur' in medieval English, maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to allow or allocate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern legal usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a certificate from a court allowing a party to proceed with a legal action or appeal.
The court issued an allocatur to proceed with the appeal.
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Last updated: 2025/06/27 14:21