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asseveration
[ uh-sev-uh-rey-shuhn ]
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- 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·sever·ative·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of asseveration1
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Example Sentences
In a Spanish version not only the cock crows, but his partner the hen lays an egg, in asseveration of the truth.
A formula of asseveration in Maryland and Pennsylvania is, “I cross my heart,” accompanied by the sign of the cross.
Even grown-up people will sometimes buy another's dearest secret for a light asseveration.
A similar asseveration of belief has place in most creeds or churches called Christian.
Why, truly, to justify this House in making a solemn asseveration of a particular fact!
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