si quis

noun

A notification by a candidate for Holy Orders of his intention to enquire whether any impediment may be alleged against him.

OriginLatin siquis →
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Meanings

nounsi quis (plural si quises)

plural si quises

  1. ChristianityA notification by a candidate for Holy Orders of his intention to enquire whether any impediment may be alleged against him.

Origin

  1. Latinsiquis“if anyone”
  2. Englishsi quis

Latin siquis (“if anyone”), referring to the first words of the notice in Latin.

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APA

si quis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/si%20quis

MLA

“si quis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/si%20quis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “si quis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/si%20quis.

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