'Exequatur' definitions:

Definition of 'Exequatur'

From: GCIDE
  • Exequatur \Ex`e*qua"tur\, n. [L., 3d pers. sing. pres. subj. of exequi, exsequi, to perform, execute.]
  • 1. A written official recognition of a consul or commercial agent, issued by the government to which he is accredited, and authorizing him to exercise his powers in the place to which he is assigned. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Official recognition or permission. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]