asseveration

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It had all been done under the pious pretence that the Filipinos welcomed our rule—a pretence which had taken the form for six years of systematic asseveration that they did so welcome it.

From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by Blount, James H.

"Is not what I intimate most true, Mr. Bamford?" asked Mr. Bayne, turning to him for confirmation of his asseveration.

From A Singular Metamorphosis by Skiles, May Evelyn

"Did you ever read such a childish, ridiculous, extravagant asseveration?" he demanded.

From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry

"I didn't know," said Margaret, helplessly, wondering that the truth could sound so like a lie, but unable to fortify it by any asseveration.

From Boston Neighbours In Town and Out by Poor, Agnes Blake

Thus, quietly, and with this force of earnest asseveration, does the largest and most palpable lie leap out of the Palmer's lips.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.