assertation

[as-er-tey-shuhn]

noun

1. an uncommon variant of assertion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of assertation¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

After reviewing the evidence, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said Scheffler's actions did not "satisfy the elements of any criminal offence" and "corroborated" Scheffler's assertation that the incident was a "big misunderstanding".

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“In light of the scope and nature of the requests, the assertation defies belief,” the lawsuit states, arguing that the agency has a history of refusing to search for and produce records that are subject to the state’s Open Records Act.

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China’s representative in Geneva, Chen Xu, repeated Beijing’s assertation that accusations over its Xinjiang policies were lies concocted to smear China’s image, obscure Xinjiang’s development and “attempt to restrain China’s developments.”

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