Amicable scire facies

What does Amicable scire facies mean in American Law?

The definition of Amicable scire facies in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

A legal technique to revive a judgment of record while avoiding any judicial involvement. The judgment debtor signs a document in the nature of a scire facies with a confession of judgment included, and it is filed and docketed.