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averment

Syllabification: (a·ver·ment)
Pronunciation: /əˈvərmənt/

Definition of averment

noun

formal
  • an affirmation or allegation.
  • Law a formal statement by a party in a case of a fact or circumstance that the party offers to prove or substantiate.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French averrement, averement, from averer 'declare true' (see aver)

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