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ASSEVERATION

ASSEVERATION. The proof which a man gives of the truth of what be says, by appealing to his conscience as a witness. It differs from an oath in this,that by the latter he appeals to God as a witness of the truth of what hesays, and invokes him as the avenger of falsehood and perfidy, to punish himif he speak not the truth. Vide Affirmation; Oath; and Merl. Quest. deDroit, mot Serment.

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