a frank avowal

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• Avowal — A*vow al, n. An open declaration; frank acknowledgment; as, an avowal of such principles. Hume. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• avowal — /euh vow euhl/, n. an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission. [1720 30; AVOW + AL2] * * * …   Universalium

• avowal — a•vow•al [[t]əˈvaʊ əl[/t]] n. an open statement of affirmation; frank acknowledgment or admission • Etymology: 1720–30 …   From formal English to slang

• avowal — /əˈvaʊəl/ (say uh vowuhl) noun 1. frank acknowledgement or admission. 2. open declaration; assertion; affirmation …  

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