Legal Definitions - cadere

Cadere is a Latin word that means "to fail." It has two historical meanings:

1. When a writ action ends, ceases, or fails, it is called cadere. For example, if a writ fails, it is called "cadit breve."
2. When something is changed or turned into something else, it is also called cadere. For example, if an assize is changed into a jury, it is called "cadit assisa in juratum."

These examples illustrate how cadere was used in the past to describe the failure of legal actions and the transformation of legal procedures.