asseveration
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Heaton, 4th Jurist, new series, page 708, for the distinguishment between the words of asseveration and the essential words of an oath.
From The True Story of my Parliamentary Struggle by Bradlaugh, Charles
Just at this moment, Julia's absurd shufflings, and equivocations, and barefaced changes from one asseveration to another fill her with wrath.
From Portia or By Passions Rocked by Duchess
Stepping nearer, I bent down by the side of the young girl; and as soon as her silence gave me an opportunity of being heard, repeated my asseveration.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne
Now did not you deny in the Tower unto me with earnest asseveration, that you had not any conference with Hall, until the witness was produced against you, and then you confessed it?
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
Its originality is simply an asseveration of paternity.
From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles