What does "averment" mean?

The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.

What is a synonym for "averment"?

Common synonyms include: assertion, address, admission, affidavit, affirmation, allegation.

noun

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Noun

1
The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion. countable, uncountable
"And for some of these averments, he added, substantiating proof was not far."
2
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) wordnet
3
verification; establishment by evidence. countable, uncountable
4
A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged. countable, uncountable

"And for some of these averments, he added, substantiating proof was not far."

From Middle English averement, from Old French averrement, averement, from averer (Modern French avérer).