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Webster 1913 Edition

Asseveration

As-sevˊer-a′tion

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Noun.
[L.
asseveratio
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The act of asseverating, or that which is asseverated; positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration.
Another abuse of the tongue I might add, – vehement
asseverations
upon slight and trivial occasions.
Ray.

Webster 1828 Edition

Asseveration

ASSEVERA'TION

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Noun.
Positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration. This word is not, generally, if ever, used for a declaration under an official oath, but for a declaration accompanied with solemnity.

Definition 2024

asseveration

asseveration

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Noun

asseveration ‎(plural asseverations)

  1. An earnest affirmation or declaration of support.
    • Daniel Defoe
      No man is believed a jot the more for all the asseverations, damnings, and swearings he makes.
    • 1865, Johann Peter Lange, The Gospel according to Matthew, page 117:
      The true oath consists in the simple asseveration, uttered in perfect consciousness on solemn occasions...

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Etymology

From Latin assevērātiō, from assevērō.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /əˌsɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, /æsˌɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

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