Traverse

A plea in denial, closing with a tender of issue. It may either be general, as denying the entire cause of action in general terms {General issue), or specific, limited, as denying one specified and particular, but essential fact. Special traverse: a plea of traverse, with an inducement alleging new matter in avoidance, and an absque hoc (without this) clause, traversing specifically some point in the declaration. The special traverse concluded with verification, v. Pleading. King, Queen, or their consort, eldest daughter against the King, or seal or money; slaying sitting in office. In States; or adhering to fort. Petit treason: ter by his servant, a by his inferior; or of faith and obedience.