Traverse

Traverse definition:
To deny an allegation or the validity of an office or of some other official act.
Most commonly, to formally take issue with by denial of an allegation of fact.
Jowitt defines traverse as, simply: ...

Traverse: To dispute the decision of an examiner. In proceedingsbefore the USPTO, ...

Traverse
A formal denial of allegations.
True Bill
A finding by a grand jury that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a criminal charge.

TRAVERSE, pleading. This term, from the French traverser, signifies to deny or controvert anything which is alleged in the declaration, plea, replication or other pleadings; Lawes' Civ. Plead.

Definition: traverse, cross
Antonyms: remain, stay
Dental Dictionary:
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The defendant then delivered his statement of defence, in which he was to say whether he admitted or denied the plaintiff's facts (every averment not traversed being taken to be admitted), ...

Denial: A defense against a charge; a contradiction; a traverse. (When a defendant answers a plaintiff's charges, he or she often denies them.

Tender. 1, v. When either side traverses or denies the facts pleaded by his antagonist he is said to "tender an issue". 2 Bl. Com. 318. 2, n. A formal offer; a proffer which binds him who refuses it.

Tidal Marsh: Low, flat marshlands traversed by channels and tidal hollows, subject to tidal inundation; normally, the only vegetation present is salt-tolerant bushes and grasses.

In substance, the answer ought to contain, 1st, a statement of facts and not arguments; 2d, a confession and avoidance, or traverse and denial of the material parts of the bill; 3d, its language ought to be direct and without evasion.

See also: Law, Time, Will, State, Issue