averment

ˈævərmənt

Definitions

1. noun

a formal statement or declaration of a fact, especially in law, that is based on personal knowledge or belief

“The lawyer presented a sworn averment to the court, stating the defendant’s guilt”

2. noun

a false or untrue statement made under oath

“The defendant’s false averment was exposed during the trial”

Synonyms

  • affirmation
  • declaration
  • statement

Antonyms

  • denial
  • retraction