trover

/ˈtɹəʊvə/ · noun

Meaning

Taking possession of personal property which has been found.
A legal action brought to recover such property by its original owner.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

theft by finding(English)conversion(English)possession(English)theftbote(English)naam(English)custody(English)mainor(English)twoc(English)detinue(English)bailment(English)replevin(English)bailee(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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