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assertation

American  
[as-er-tey-shuhn] / ˌæs ərˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. an uncommon variant of assertion.


Etymology

Origin of assertation

First recorded in 1530–40

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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".

From BBC May 29, 2024

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