ne exeat

noun

ne ex·​e·​at

nēˈeksēˌat

1

: a high prerogative writ formerly used in England matters of state to restrain a person from leaving the country

2

: a writ issued out of chancery or equity to restrain a person from leaving the jurisdiction of the court pending an action

Word History

Etymology

Latin, let him not leave

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