'Mittimus' definitions:

Definition of 'Mittimus'

From: GCIDE

Mittimus \Mit"ti*mus\, n. [L., we send, fr. mittere to send.] (Law) (a) A precept or warrant granted by a justice for committing to prison a party charged with crime; a warrant of commitment to prison. --Burrill. (b) A writ for removing records from one court to another. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]