A clear and open declaration or admission of something, usually done without shame.
From Old French avouer (to avow) combined with the suffix '-al' (the act of). Comes from Latin advocare meaning 'to call to' or 'summon,' which evolved to mean 'to claim or assert.'
Avowal is different from mere confession because it carries pride—you're not apologizing, you're claiming it. In literature, characters often have powerful moments of avowal where they stop hiding and declare their true beliefs, like Elizabeth Bennet refusing Mr. Darcy the first time.
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