Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
Approver — Ap*prov er, n. [See 2d {Approve}, v. t.] (Eng. Law) A bailiff or steward; an agent. [Obs.] Jacobs. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Approver — Ap*prov er, n. 1. One who approves. Formerly, one who made proof or trial. [1913 Webster] 2. An informer; an accuser. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 3. (Eng. Law) One who confesses a crime and accuses another. See 1st {Approvement}, 2. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
approver — /əˈpruvə/ (say uh proohvuh) noun Law History an accomplice in crime who accuses others of the same offence and is admitted as a witness at the discretion of the court to give evidence against his or her companions. Also, prover. {French approver …
approver — /euh prooh veuhr/, n. 1. a person who approves. 2. Old Eng. Law. an accomplice to a felony who confesses his or her guilt and gives evidence against his or her confederates. [1350 1400; ME; see APPROVE, ER1] * * * … Universalium
approver — noun a) One who approves or gives approval. b) In English common law, a person who accuses a confederate; who commits approvement … Wiktionary
approver — ap prov·er || vÉ™ n. one that approves, one that consents, one that favors … English contemporary dictionary
approver — ap·prov·er … English syllables
approver — L. Fr. To approve or prove; to vouch. In old English law, an accomplice in crime who accused others of the same offense, and was admitted as a witness at the discretion of the court to give evidence against his companions in guilt. He was… … Black's law dictionary
approver — L. Fr. To approve or prove; to vouch. In old English law, an accomplice in crime who accused others of the same offense, and was admitted as a witness at the discretion of the court to give evidence against his companions in guilt. He was… … Black's law dictionary
approver — noun an authority with power to approve • Derivationally related forms: ↑approve • Hypernyms: ↑authority … Useful english dictionary
