asseveration
noun
Pronunciation: /əˌsɛvəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A serious, emphatic declaration or assertion made to express one's firm belief in the truth of a statement.
Examples
Despite the lack of physical evidence, his repeated asseveration of innocence convinced the jury.
The politician's asseveration that taxes would not be raised was met with skepticism by the press.
She made a formal asseveration under oath that the documents were authentic.
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