SINCE 1828
retour
noun
re·tour
| \ rə̇ˈtu̇(ə)r\
Definition of retour
(Entry 1 of 2)
2 Scots law
a
: the return made to the court of chancery on a brieve of inquest with the jury's verdict thereon
b
: a copy or extract of such return
retour
transitive verb
\ "\
Definition of retour (Entry 2 of 2)
Scots law
: to make a retour of
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