trover

American  

[troh-ver] / ˈtroʊ vər /

noun

Law.

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

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trover British  

/ ˈtrəʊvə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of trover

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

Example Sentences

So if the end of the world has happened, you have a trover of information to help you rebuild a post-apocalyptic society.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2022

And if the finder neglects to carry his trover to the Baron, the latter punishes him.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 by Yule, Henry

En moi n'a point d'astenance Que je puisse aillors penser, Pors que la, ou conoissance Ne merci ne puis trover.

From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George

Trespass on the case has now branched into assumpsit, trover, deceit, negligence, and libel and slander.

From Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III by Reilly, S. A.

Even the possibilities of a rich trover would not compensate for having rats running about one's bed at night.

From The Book-Hunter at Home by Allan, P. B. M.