scitus

Etymology
Perfect passive (but note its middle voice meanings) participle of or of.

Participle

 * 1) searched, questioned, inquired, having been searched
 * 2) approved, appointed, enacted, decreed, having been appointed
 * 3) learnt, ascertained, known, having been ascertained
 * 4)  showing knowledge, knowing, wise, shrewd, experienced, skilful
 * 5)  fit, suitable, proper, sensible
 * 6)   beautiful, elegant, fine, attractive

Usage notes

 * Sometimes these middle voice meanings take objects in genitive case or object clauses.

Noun

 * 1) A decree, resolution or ordinance of the people.