asseveration
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Origin of asseveration
First recorded in 1550–60, asseveration is from the Latin word assevērātiōn- (stem of assevērātiō ). See asseverate, -ion
Example Sentences
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I venture to add, with all possible energy of asseveration, that I did that thing, Nim.
From Quodlibet by Kennedy, John Pendleton
Just at this moment, Julia's absurd shufflings, and equivocations, and barefaced changes from one asseveration to another fill her with wrath.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
With this asseveration he rose erect and entered boldly among the bushes, while Nelatu concealed himself behind them.
From The White Squaw by Reid, Mayne
St. Paul's earnest asseveration is very noticeable in form.
From St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Vol. II A Practical Exposition by Gore, Charles
If Hubert was stung by this asseveration, he did not show it.
From A Life Sentence A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline
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