Meaning
To show humbly, to establish, to prove
Easy way to remember
Shew (pronouced show) is an archaic spelling of the word show
Explanation
It is commonly used in applications and petitions to a court, where the petitioner would like to humbly present the facts of the matter in his application. Although this word is archaic, it is still commonly used. It may alternatively be replaced with some other phrase like:
The petitioner humbly submits as follows:
Example
Special Leave Petition:
Most respectfully sheweth…
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