asseveration
Example Sentences
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Enough surely has been already adduced to warrant a reasonable man in refusing to accept Professor Jowett's repeated asseveration that the Bible is "to be interpreted like any other book."
From Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford by Burgon, John William
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.
Then, as though her asseveration had slightly mollified her, she added: "Or if I do——" and, then paused.
From A Modern Wizard by Ottolengui, Rodrigues
As is often the case, details achieved what mere bald asseveration of fact would have failed in.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend
And some friends also stood doubtful how far he might be touched therein, upon the constant asseveration of his guiltiness in the cause, and that also given out by persons of no mean account.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
