avowed
UK /əˈvaʊd/ US /əˈvaʊd/
adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
openly acknowledged
2
positively stated
There was considerable scepticism as to whether the line would pay, but its avowed intention was to put an end to the slave trade.
An avowed aim of the 1962 Transport Act was to concentrate the BRB's attention on running trains.
3
asserted under oath, or vow
His first avowed intent, to be a pilgrim - Who would true valour see
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