Lewis & Short

exceptor, ōris, m. [excipio], one who catches up any thing said, i. e. who writes it down, an amanuensis, short-hand writer, scribe (post-Aug.).

  1. I. In gen., Dig. 19, 2, 19 fin.; Firm. 3, 6 med. and 12.
  2. II. Esp., in the later period of the empire, an officer in the court of chancery, Cod. Just. 12, 19, 5; 12; Inscr. Orell. 995; 2831 al.