Averment

Origin

From Old French averrement, averement, from averer (Modern French avérer).

Full definition of averment

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.

Synonyms

• (act of averring) affirmation, asseveration, assertion, declaration