Asseveration

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əˌsÉ›v.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, /æsˌɛv.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Origin

From Latin assevērātiō, from assevērō.

Full definition of asseveration

Noun

1. An earnest affirmation or declaration of support.
• Daniel DefoeNo 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 Chapter , The true oath consists in the simple asseveration, uttered in perfect consciousness on solemn occasions...

Synonyms

• (earnest affirmation) averment, avowal

Derived terms

• asseverational

Related terms

• assever
• asseverate