In the Averment Meaning?

1 : the act of averring. 2 : something that is averred : affirmation.

What does averment mean in law?

noun. The act of averring. noun. 1. A positive affirmation, allegation, or declaration of facts, especially in a pleading, as opposed to an argumentative statement or a statement based on induction or inference; generally this term is used in civil proceedings, as opposed to allegation in criminal proceedings.

How do you spell averment?

the act of averring. a positive statement.