asseveration

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Pronunciation

• (British, America) IPA: /əˌsɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, /æsˌɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

asseveration

1. An earnest affirmation or declaration of support.

   • No man is believed a jot the more for all the asseverations, damnings, and swearings he makes.

Synonyms

• (earnest affirmation) averment, avowal

Related terms

• assever
• asseverate

Translations

• German: Beteuerung

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