asseveration
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Etymology
Origin of asseveration
First recorded in 1550–60, asseveration is from the Latin word assevērātiōn- (stem of assevērātiō ). See asseverate, -ion
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It had all been done under the pious pretence that the Filipinos welcomed our rule—a pretence which had taken the form for six years of systematic asseveration that they did so welcome it.
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. Blount
If Hubert was stung by this asseveration, he did not show it.
From A Life Sentence A Novel by Adeline Sergeant
Mrs. Kane has always been most careful not to make any positive asseveration of the claims of Spiritualism.
From The Death-Blow to Spiritualism Being the True Story of the Fox Sisters by Reuben Briggs Davenport
In her heart of hearts Blanche could not say that Cazalet had the best of the argument, except, indeed, in the matter of heated emphasis and scornful asseveration.
From The Thousandth Woman by Ernest W. Hornung
Peter could have made no stronger asseveration; for he highly valued the long appendage to his bushy head, and of all creatures he hated cats.
From I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success by Azel Stevens Roe
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