释义
n.
formal an affirmation or allegation
〈正式〉断言;宣称。
Law a formal statement by a party in a case of a fact or circumstance which the party offers to prove or substantiate
【律】 (有实证的)陈述,抗辩。
词源
"late Middle English: from Old French averrement, averement, from averer ‘declare true' (see AVER )."