Defn: See Asseverate. [Archaic]
ASSEVERATE
As*sev"er*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Asseverated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Asseverating.] Etym: [L. asseveratus, p. p. of asseverare to assert
seriously or earnestly; ad + severus. See Severe.]
Defn: To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity.
Syn.
— To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See Affirm.
ASSEVERATION
As*sev`er*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. asseveratio.]
Defn: The act of asseverating, or that which is asseverated; positive affirmation or assertion; solemn declaration. Another abuse of the tongue I might add, — vehement asseverations upon slight and trivial occasions. Ray.
ASSEVERATIVE
As*sev"er*a*tive, a.
Defn: Characterized by asseveration; asserting positively.
ASSEVERATORY
As*sev"er*a*to*ry, a.
Defn: Asseverative.