- postulatio actionis
- /posaleysh(iy)ow aekshiyownas/ In Roman law, the demand of an action; the request made to the praetor by an actor or plaintiff for an action or formula of suit; corresponding with the application for a writ in old English practice. Or, as otherwise explained, the actor's asking of leave to institute his action, on appearance of the parties before the praetor
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.