Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
averment
noun
/əˈvɜːr.mənt/
Definition
A formal declaration or statement, particularly in legal contexts.
Examples
- The defendant’s averment that he was not present at the scene was crucial to his defense.
- In court, the plaintiff made an averment regarding the damages incurred.
Meaning
An averment is a positive assertion or declaration made in a legal case to establish a fact or point that is to be proven.
Synonyms
- Assertion
- Affirmation
- Claim
- Declaration
