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Term: ASSEVERATE
Definition: To say something very seriously and confidently. It means to state something as true. Another word for it is "aver". When someone makes an asseveration, they are making a strong statement that they believe is true.
Definition: To state solemnly or positively; to aver.
Example: The witness asseverated that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
Explanation: In this example, the witness is making a solemn and positive statement about what he saw. He is not just suggesting or implying that he saw the defendant, but he is stating it as a fact. This is what it means to asseverate.
Related term: Asseveration - a solemn or positive statement or declaration.