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Term: quod permittat prosternere
Definition: Quod permittat prosternere was a legal writ used to abate a nuisance. It was similar to a petition of right and commanded the defendant to allow the plaintiff to remove the nuisance. If the defendant did not comply, they would be summoned to court to explain why. This writ was abolished in 1833 by the Real Property Limitation Act. Essentially, it was a way for someone to legally remove something that was causing harm or annoyance to them or their property.