In English practice. A writ for the continuance of process after the death of the chief justice or other justices In the commission of oyer and terminer. Reg. Orig. 128. Processus legis est gravis vexatio; executio legis coronet opus. The process of the law is a grievous vexation; the execution of the law crowns the work. Co. Litt 289b. The proceedings in an action while In progress are burdensome and vexatious; the execution, being the end and object of the action, crowns the labor, or rewards it with success.