In old English practice. A writ for allowing to an accountant such sums of money as he hath lawfully expended in his oilice; directed to the lord treasurer and barons of the exchequer upon application made. Jacob.
Eng. law. A writ commanding that an allowance be made to an accountant, for such moneys as he has lawfully expended in his office. It is directed to the lord treasurer and barons of the exchequer.