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Lat.: to be informed of. A means of gaining appellate review; a common law writ, issued by a superior court to a lower court, commanding the latter to certify and return to the former a particular case record so that the higher court may inspect the proceedings for irregularities or errors. Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; © 2016