asseveration

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With this asseveration he rose erect and entered boldly among the bushes, while Nelatu concealed himself behind them.

From The White Squaw by Reid, Mayne

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

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

From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry

Its originality is simply an asseveration of paternity.

From Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music by Gounod, Charles

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