dedimus means A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, such as to examine a witness, etc. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
noun
- A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, such as to examine a witness, etc.“A Dedimus was awarded to take the Conuſance of a Fine from Baron and Feme, and the Conuſance of Baron only was returned, and the Feme would not acknowledge it.”