averment

[ uh-vur-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of averring.
2. a positive statement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of averment¹

1400–50; late Middle English averrement < Middle French. See aver, -ment

Example Sentences

But it said this month that government lawyers had given formal legal statements - averments - that he would abide by the Benn Act and it would be a serious matter if he did not.

From Reuters

"Based on defendants' conduct to date, the court cannot rely on their averments of good faith," Karlton wrote.

From Reuters

Joseph, feeling his indebtedness to Potiphar, contents himself with the simple averment that he himself is innocent.

From Project Gutenberg

Sabine says the truth of this averment may be doubted.

From Project Gutenberg

That which is asserted; an assertion; a positive ?tatement; an averment; as, an affirmation, by the vender, of title to property sold, or of its quality.

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