asseveration

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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Noun
  • The session concluded with affirmations and declarations for wellness and healing.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • This is the second time this year that there has been such a declaration in Texas, after severe storms and flooding in March.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • In one exchange, Nicholson challenged residents' assertion that the report said the welcome center would be located near a residential neighborhood, drawing a swift reaction from the crowd, according to a recording of the meeting.
    Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • In line with the Constitution's assertion that the transfer of power happens at exactly noon on Jan. 20, Trump will take the presidential oath during the swearing-in ceremony.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Vallas’ insistence on elevating the payouts to survivors of police violence and the criminal justice reform measures aimed at the curtailment of civil rights abuses to a greater level of concern than the police abuses of power that our city is unfortunately known for is nothing short of shameful.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
  • But there was also an insistence from the Anfield hierarchy that FSG’s self-sustaining business model should not be shredded on a whim — the player had to be worth the money, and Wirtz was deemed exactly that.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Murray and the families had tried to use the order as justification to open claims against Free Speech Systems, which Lopez said cannot be done as the order had already served its intended purpose.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 5 July 2025
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of paralegals and legal assistants to grow slower than the average for all occupations while roles for credit analysts, claims adjusters and insurance appraisers to decrease.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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“Asseveration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asseveration. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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