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traverse

verb/ˈtrævɜːs/

B1CEFR level
40/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

To deny formally an allegation made by the opposing party.

The defence traversed every material averment in the statement of claim.

Similar: deny, contest

Topic: Litigation in Legal English

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