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revivor

American  
[ri-vahy-ver] / rɪˈvaɪ vər /

noun

English Law.
  1. the revival of a suit that has been nullified by some circumstance, as the death of one of the parties.


Etymology

Origin of revivor

First recorded in 1530–40; revive + -or 2

Example Sentences

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The executor of the Sharon estate, on the 12th of March, 1888, filed a bill of revivor in the United States Circuit Court.

From Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State by Field, Stephen Johnson

In his opinion Judge Sullivan reviewed the opinion of Justice Field in the revivor suit, taking issue therewith.

From Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State by Field, Stephen Johnson

It was on the 14th of August, 1888, after the commencement of the revivor proceedings, but before the decision.

From Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State by Field, Stephen Johnson

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