Avowedness

/əˈvaʊ.ɪd.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being avowed; the condition of being openly declared.

Etymology

From 'avowed' (adjective) plus '-ness' (state or quality), creating an abstract noun. Rare in modern usage.

Kelly Says

The 'avowedness' of something—how openly and clearly it's declared—actually affects how we judge it legally and morally. A crime committed with avowedness is often treated differently than one done in secret.

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