avowry

[uh-vou-ree]

noun, plural -ries. Law.

a plea by a defendant in an action of replevin who admits taking the distrained goods and shows just cause for the taking.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English avowrie < Old French avouerie, equivalent to avou(er) to avow + -erie -ry

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Avowry is always a great word to know.

So is deed. Does it mean:

a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, especially of real estate

a formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes

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