Aver: meaning, definitions and examples

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aver

 

[ ษ™หˆvษœหr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To aver is to state or assert something confidently. It often comes up in legal discussions where one party asserts the truth of a matter in some legal proceeding. The term implies a strong conviction in the statement being made, suggesting that the person making the averment stands firmly behind their claim. In some contexts, โ€˜averโ€™ may also suggest a formal declaration, distinguishing it from casual affirmations or claims.

Synonyms

affirm, allege, assert, claim, declare

Examples of usage

  • He averred that he was innocent of the charges.
  • The lawyer averred the facts before the court.
  • She averred her commitment to the cause during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "aver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช haben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memiliki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒใค (motsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tener

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sahip olmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ง€๋‹ค (gajida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุชู„ูƒ (yamtilik)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ฅๆœ‰ (yว’ngyว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะตะปะตะฝัƒ (iyelenu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (qoneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sahib olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tener

Etymology

The word โ€˜averโ€™ has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French โ€˜avererโ€™ which means 'to verify or confirm'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin โ€˜adverareโ€™, which is a combination of โ€˜adโ€™ (to) and โ€˜verusโ€™ (true). The evolution of the word emphasizes its legal and formal connotations, as it has been used in legal parlance for centuries to describe the act of affirming a statement or fact. As legal systems evolved, so did the usage of โ€˜averโ€™, cementing its place in legal vernacular and ensuring its continued relevance in discussions requiring assertive confirmation of truth.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,584, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.