| fieri facias | (n) a writ ordering a levy on the belongings of a debtor to satisfy the debt |
| Fieri facias | ‖ [ L., cause it to be done. ] (Law) A judicial writ that lies for one who has recovered in debt or damages, commanding the sheriff that he cause to be made of the goods, chattels, or real estate of the defendant, the sum claimed. Blackstone. Cowell. [ 1913 Webster ] |