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Traverse, means a formal detail of a factual allegations made in the opposing party's pleading, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1406.

Traverse, the denial of some matter of fact alleged in a pleading, whether in an action or in criminal prosecutions. See PLEADING; STATEMENT OF DEFENCE.

Means one who traverses or denies a pleading, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1507.