APPROVER

approver

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approver ([schwa]-proo-v[schwa]r), n. Hist. 1. One who offers proof; esp., a criminal who confesses and testifies against one or more accomplices. See relative confession under CONFESSION. Cf. ANTITHETARIUS. 2. An agent or bailiff; esp., one who manages a farm or estate for another.

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approver

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approver 〈法〉控告；揭发；保证 n. (1)〈英〉揭发同案犯者 包括被告人或自首人的揭发。 (→approvement) (2)改良土地者 王室派往地方改良土地，提高收益者，这其中的部分收益将归郡长。郡长和副郡长〔bailiff〕在1326年的一项法令中被称为「King’s approver」。

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