profert

noun

pro·​fert

ˈprōfə(r)t

plural -s

1

: an allegation in a pleading or on the record that the pleader produces in open court an instrument relief upon and set forth therein

2

: the actual exhibition in court of an instrument see declaration sense 2a

Word History

Etymology

Latin, he brings forward, 3d person present indicative of proferre

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