The act of stating something as true with confidence; asserting or declaring something firmly.
From Middle English 'averren,' derived from Old French 'averer' meaning 'to assert as true,' from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'verus' (true). The meaning has remained consistent: to affirm the truth of something.
Legal documents love this word—when you 'aver' something in court, you're formally swearing it's true. It's more powerful than just saying something because it carries legal weight and implies you're willing to prove it.
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