APPROVER

approver (<<schwa>>-proo-v<<schwa>>r), n. Hist. 1.One who offers proof; esp., a criminal

who  confesses  and  testifies  against  one  or  more  accomplices.  See  relative  confession  under

CONFESSION. Cf. ANTITHETARIUS. 2. An agent or bailiff; esp., one who manages a farm or

estate for another. [Blacks Law 8th]