Averment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Averment is a noun meaning The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
Meaning
The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
More Meanings
- verification; establishment by evidence.
- A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged.
Example Sentences
And for some of these averments, he added, substantiating proof was not far.
Word Forms
- averments
Synonyms for averment
Depending on context, synonyms include affirmation, asseveration, assertion, declaration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asseveration, assertion, averral, asserting, affirming, allegation.
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