👉 Palaverment is a legal term in the context of criminal law, referring to a statement or declaration made by an individual who is not criminally charged. It is used as evidence of statements that are not intended to be made under oath, but rather are made in response to questions or requests for information from law enforcement officials. Palaverment can also refer to a legal document that contains statements made by an individual who is not criminally charged, which may be used as evidence against them if the