averment

Definition of "averment"
  1. A factual claim or assertion, particularly a confident statement in a legal document
How to use "averment" in a sentence
  1. The credibility of the defendant's averment was questioned in the trial.
  2. The lawyer's averment was supported by a wealth of evidence.
  3. The jury discussed the veracity of each averment made during the proceedings.
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