Aver
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[L. Fr. averrer; L. Lat. verificare^ In pleading. To make a positive statement of fact, in opposition to argument or inference. See Averment. In old pleading. To avouch or verify. Litt, sect. 691. Co, Litt. 362 b. To make or prove true; to make good or justify a plea. See Averer, Verify, To offer to verify, or made good. Cowell,