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trover

Syllabification: (tro·ver)
Pronunciation: /ˈtrōvər/
Definition of trover

noun

Law
  • common-law action to recover the value of personal property that has been wrongfully disposed of by another person.

Origin:

late 16th century: from an Anglo-Norman French noun use of Old French trover 'to find'

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