asseveration

noun

Definition of asseverationnext
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something despite the reporter's asseverations about journalistic integrity, there is little doubt that he is guilty of fabricating a number of details in his stories

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  1. declaration
  2. assertion
  3. insistence
  4. claim
Noun
  • The military withdrew after the National Assembly unanimously voted to overturn Yoon's declaration of martial law, forcing him to lift it just hours after it was issued.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The martial law declaration sent shockwaves around the world and drew rare criticism from senior American officials who had previously praised Yoon as a champion of democracy in Asia.
    Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of declaration
Noun
  • Some scientists have dismissed some of Kennedy’s assertions as absurd and not based in science.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor pushed back against the assertion that the democratic process would be the best way to address objections to the law.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of assertion
Noun
  • The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.
    Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of insistence
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  • For a few months, there were claims that another high-profile celebrity would be taken down alongside the Bad Boy founder and some people suggested the Brooklyn rapper’s name before the official court filing.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The judge in that case on Monday rejected Trump’s request to toss out the convictions and indictment on a claim of presidential immunity.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of claim
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