quare impedit

English

Etymology

From Latin [Term?] (literally “why he hinders”), from the words of the ancient writ that started the proceeding until the 19th century.

Noun

quare impedit (plural quare impedits)

1. (law, historical) A writ in English law commencing a common-law action for deciding a disputed right of presentation to a benefice, a right known as an advowson.