The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AVOWING
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What does AVOWING mean?
AVOWING verb- To declare openly and boldly, as something believed to be right; to own, acknowledge or confess frankly.
- To bind or devote by a vow.
- To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See avowry.