asseveration

[ uh-sev-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of asseverating.
2. an emphatic assertion.

Other Words From

• as·sev·er·a·tive [uh, -, sev, -, uh, -rey-tiv, -er-, uh, -tiv], as·sev·er·a·to·ry [uh, -, sev, -er-, uh, -tawr-ee, -tohr-ee], adjective
• as·sever·ative·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of asseveration¹

First recorded in 1550–60, asseveration is from the Latin word assevērātiōn- (stem of assevērātiō ). See asseverate, -ion

Example Sentences

In a Spanish version not only the cock crows, but his partner the hen lays an egg, in asseveration of the truth.

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A formula of asseveration in Maryland and Pennsylvania is, “I cross my heart,” accompanied by the sign of the cross.

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Even grown-up people will sometimes buy another's dearest secret for a light asseveration.

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A similar asseveration of belief has place in most creeds or churches called Christian.

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Why, truly, to justify this House in making a solemn asseveration of a particular fact!

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