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aver

[ uh-vur ]

verb (used with object)

averred, averring.
  1. to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner.
  2. Law. to allege as a fact.


aver

/ əˈɜː /

verb

  1. to state positively; assert
  2. law to allege as a fact or prove to be true
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • a· verb (used with object) misaverred misaverring
  • a· verb (used with object) preaverred preaverring
  • ܲa· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aver1

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French averer < Medieval Latin 屹ŧ, equivalent to ad- ad- + -ŧ- (< Latin ŧܲ true) + -- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aver1

C14: from Old French averer, from Medieval Latin 屹ŧ, from Latin ŧܲ true
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“Across the democratic community, there will always be differences of opinion,” he averred.

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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.”

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A blockade, he averred, was merely a necessary step to put down an internal insurrection.

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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.

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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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