recoveror

noun

re·​cov·​er·​or

rə̇¦kəvə¦rȯ(ə)r,

rē¦-,

-rȯə

plural -s

: the demandant in a common recovery after judgment in his favor

Word History

Etymology

recover entry 1 + -or

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