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Averer

Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)

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Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fr. [from Lat. verus, true.] To aver, to prove, to make out to be true. Si Jon pusse averer que Peres, <fec.; if John can prove that Peter, &c. Britt. c. 75. Si ceo soit avere, si ckeyt lacdon; if this be proved, the action abates. Id. c. 85. This appears to have been a term peculiar to civil pleading and practice. Id. c. 22.