noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) wordnet
3. 3
   verification; establishment by evidence. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

assertionasseverationaddressadmissionaffidavitaffirmation

Example

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

Etymology

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

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