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retour

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re·​tour | \ rə̇ˈtu̇(ə)r \

Definition of retour

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 chiefly Scottish : return
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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History and Etymology for retour

Noun

Middle English, from Middle French, from retourner to return

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“Retour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retour. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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