̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin asseveration-, asseveratio, from asseveratus + -ion-, -io -ion
: the act of asseverating : positive or emphatic affirmation or assertion : solemn declaration
a simple factual account of the author's asseverations — Muna Lee