Averred: meaning, definitions and examples

legal context

Averred is the past tense of the verb 'aver,' which means to assert or affirm with confidence. In legal contexts, it is often used to indicate that a party states something as a fact. For example, a witness may aver that they saw an event take place. It implies a strong declaration, rather than a mere suggestion or assumption, and is often used in formal statements or legal documents.

assert, claim, declare, state

Examples of usage

• She averred her innocence in court.

• The defendant averred that he was not present at the scene.

• He averred his belief in the system.

• The lawyer averred the facts of the case.