trover

[ troh-ver ]

noun

, Law.

1. an action for the recovery of the value of personal property that another person wrongfully converted to their own use.

trover

/ ˈtrəʊvə /

noun

1. law (formerly) the act of wrongfully assuming proprietary rights over personal goods or property belonging to another

Word History and Origins

Origin of trover¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Middle French, Old French: “to find,” probably from unattested Vulgar Latin tropāre “to compose, invent,” derivative of Latin tropus trope; contrive

Word History and Origins

Origin of trover¹

C16: from Old French, from trover to find; see trouvère , troubadour

Example Sentences

Steel’s campaign spokesperson Lance Trover dismissed the attack, saying: “Washington Democrats have spent four years lying about Michelle’s record, mocking her accent and making sexist attacks.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was unclear whether North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum would be able to stand for the debate, after he injured his leg playing basketball, spokesperson Lance Trover said.

From Reuters

It was unclear whether North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum would be able to stand for the debate, after he injured his leg playing basketball, spokesperson Lance Trover said.

From Reuters

It was unclear whether North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum would be able to stand for the debate, after he injured his leg playing basketball, spokesperson Lance Trover said.

From Reuters

Campaign spokesman Lance Trover said Wednesday that it was “unclear if he will be able to stand at the debate.”

From Seattle Times