e·le·git ( -l  jt)n. A writ of execution against a debtor by which the debtor's property or goods are delivered to the plaintiff until the debtor can settle the debt. [Medieval Latin lgit, from Latin, one has chosen (the first word of a phrase frequently used in the writ), third person sing. perfect tense of ligere, to choose; see elect.] |
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