averment
The English word “averment” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
- verification; establishment by evidence.
- A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged.
Etymology
From Middle English averement, from Old French averrement, averement, from averer (Modern French avérer).
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