asseveration
Example Sentences
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As is often the case, details achieved what mere bald asseveration of fact would have failed in.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan
But whereas the Entente Powers have supported their official case by documentary evidence we are asked to accept mere asseveration in the case of Germany.
From Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 31, 1916 by Various
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 John William Burgon
St. Paul's earnest asseveration is very noticeable in form.
From St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Vol. II A Practical Exposition by Charles Gore
"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 Agnes Blake Poor