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Avowable

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a·vow  (-vou)
tr.v. a·vowed, a·vow·ing, a·vows
1. To acknowledge openly, boldly, and unashamedly; confess: avow guilt. See Synonyms at acknowledge.
2. To state positively.

[Middle English avowen, from Old French avouer, from Latin advocre, to call upon; see advocate.]

a·vowa·ble adj.
a·vowa·bly adv.
a·vowed·ly (-d-l) adv.
a·vower n.


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The next proceedings were of a public and avowable nature, and strictly followed the customary precedents on such occasions.
I have never grudged you money within reason, for any avowable purpose; you had just to come to me and speak.
 
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