mittimus

== English == === Etymology === From Latin mittimus (the opening word of such a document), first-person plural of mittō (“send”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmɪtɪməs/ === Noun === mittimus (plural mittimuses or mittimi) (law, archaic outside the US) A warrant issued for someone to be taken into custody. A writ for moving records from one court to another. A formal dismissal from a situation. == Latin == === Verb === mittimus first-person plural present active indicative of mittō