Definitions

1. verb

to declare or state firmly or positively, especially after careful consideration or investigation

“The lawyer avouched that his client was innocent.”

2. noun

a formal declaration or statement, especially one made under oath

“The judge accepted the witness’s avouch as evidence.”

3. verb

to acknowledge or confess something, especially as a witness or a party to a legal proceeding

“The suspect avouched to the crime and was arrested.”