1. a positive assertion or declaration, especially one made in a legal or formal context
Usage: formal; legal
2. in law, a statement of fact in a pleading that the party making it is prepared to prove
Usage: legal; technical

Examples

• The witness made a clear averment that she had seen the defendant at the scene.
• The plaintiff's averment of damages was supported by medical records.
• His averment that he was innocent was not believed by the jury.
• The contract contained several averments regarding the condition of the property.
• The lawyer challenged the defendant's averment in court.
• Despite her strong averment, the evidence suggested otherwise.