noun
averment
Averment (noun) means the act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
noun
1
The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
2
verification; establishment by evidence.
3
A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged.
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Etymology
From Middle English averement, from Old French averrement, averement, from averer (Modern French avérer).
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What is the meaning of averment?
"averment" (noun) means the act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion.
What are the different meanings of averment?
"averment" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of averring, or that which is averred; positive assertion; 2. verification; establishment by evidence; 3. A positive statement of facts; an allegation; an offer to justify or prove what is alleged.