CEFR C2

avowry

noun

Meaning

A legal plea or justification by a person (such as a sheriff or landlord) who has taken possession of property, asserting their right to do so, especially in cases of distress for rent or other debt.

Examples

The sheriff's avowry was challenged by the defendant, who claimed the seizure was unlawful.
In common law, the avowry was a crucial part of the replevin process.

Synonyms: acknowledgment, avowal, justification, plea

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avowry (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæv.ər.i/

Definition

A legal plea or justification by a person (such as a sheriff or landlord) who has taken possession of property, asserting their right to do so, especially in cases of distress for rent or other debt.

Examples

The sheriff's avowry was challenged by the defendant, who claimed the seizure was unlawful.
In common law, the avowry was a crucial part of the replevin process.

How to Use avowry

avowry of (prepositional phrase): The act of justifying a claim or action concerning something specific. — "The avowry of the sheriff was based on a valid writ of execution."
make an avowry (collocation): To formally state and justify one's right to seize property or take a certain action. — "The landlord was advised to make an avowry to legally reclaim the overdue rent."

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