One entry found for avowal.

Entry Word: avowal
Function: noun
Text: 1 a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something <with jingoism rampant, the peace candidate felt compelled to make an avowal of his patriotism> -- see PROTESTATION
2 an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself <her own avowal that she was to blame for the accident> -- see CONFESSION