averment

Definitions

A formal statement or allegation of fact made in a legal pleading.

The act of asserting or affirming something to be true.

Examples

The lawyer's formal averment stated that the defendant was not present at the scene of the crime.

Despite his bold averment of innocence, the evidence presented in court suggested otherwise.

Synonyms

assertion declaration allegation affirmation statement claim attestation

Antonyms

denial refutation contradiction disavowal rebuttal negation disclaimer