ASSEVERATE

As‐sev″er‐ate (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Asseverated (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Asseverating (�).] [[L. asseveratus, p. p. of asseverare to assert seriously or earnestly; ad + severus. See Severe.]] To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity. Syn. — To affirm; aver; protest; declare. See Affirm.