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aver
[ uh-vur ]
verb (used with object)
- to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner.
- Law. to allege as a fact.
aver
/ əˈɜː /
verb
- to state positively; assert
- law to allege as a fact or prove to be true
Derived Forms
- ˈԳ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- a· verb (used with object) misaverred misaverring
- a· verb (used with object) preaverred preaverring
- ܲa· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of aver1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“Across the democratic community, there will always be differences of opinion,” he averred.
Over the weekend, Mr. Jacobs accused the protesters of “bullying” in a statement on Instagram, but averred: His brand “does not work in, use or sell fur, nor will we in the future.”
A blockade, he averred, was merely a necessary step to put down an internal insurrection.
That means potential jurors may present themselves and express views — including negative views about Trump — but, on questioning from the judge and prosecutor, aver that they can apply the law and reach a verdict fairly.
Whatever room the justices leave for theoretical presidential immunity, you can be sure that Trump will aver in the trial court that it precisely describes his case.
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