What is to obtain a judgement; to succeed in a lawsuit; as, the plaintiff has recovered in his suit called?
recover — (Law) To obtain a judgement; to succeed in a lawsuit; as, the plaintiff has recovered in his suit. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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