noun
- a person who is vouched for by another
- in legal proceedings, a person called upon to warrant or defend a title to property
Usage: legal
Usage: legal; archaic
Examples
- The attorney called the vouchee to testify about the property’s ownership.
- In the old legal system, the vouchee was responsible for defending the title.
- The court required the vouchee to appear and warrant the deed.
- As the vouchee, he had to prove his right to the disputed land.
- The plaintiff summoned the vouchee to support his claim to the estate.