Declare as true (4)
'declare as true' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aver that I've seen before include "Declare < old cattle" , "Profess" , "being assertive" , "Maintain - state" , "State; say" .)
(Other definitions for certify that I've seen before include "Declare; endorse" , "Authorise officially" , "Formally confirm" .)