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Consequently in case of an assertory oath, our affirmation must be truthful, and in a promissory oath we must have the intention of doing what we are promising.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

Modality: Problematical, assertory, apodictic [above contradiction].

The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics Various 1910

It is understood that a combination of assertory or of apodeictic premises may warrant an assertory or an apodeictic conclusion; but that if we combine either of these with a problematic premise our conclusion becomes problematic; whilst the combination of two problematic premises gives a conclusion less certain than either.

Logic Deductive and Inductive Carveth Read 1889

But while both species may not be implemented in some cases till the far distant future, some of an assertory nature may be performed at the time when they are sworn.

The Ordinance of Covenanting John Cunningham 1856

Nor can we be mistaken in regarding the sacrilege and virtual blasphemy resulting from the institution of judicial, assertory, and promissory oaths, as holding no secondary place among the causes of the moral decline and corruption of which we witness so manifest tokens.

A Manual of Moral Philosophy 1852

Official oaths, which are usually promissory, being taken on entering upon an office, to the effect that the individual has sincere intention to administer his functions dutifully, might well be changed into assertory oaths, to be taken at the end of a year or more of actual administration, the official swearing to the faithfulness of his discharge of duty during that time.

The Science of Right 1790

The discipline spoken of in the promissory part of the oath must be the same which was spoken of in the assertory part.

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630

Moreover, Thomas (1291) doth rightly put this difference betwixt an assertory and a promissory oath, that the matter of a promissory oath is a thing to come, which is alterable, as concerning the event.

The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) George Gillespie 1630

From all which it sufficiently appears, that this church is unsound and unfaithful, in point of doctrine; especially, if it is considered, that she has been frequently addressed by representations, declaring the necessity of an assertory net, affirming and ascertaining the precious truths injured and impuned, and that publicly, by the above mentioned errors; and that a solemn warning should be emitted, discovering the evil and danger of them: yet that necessary duty has still been contemned and disregarded.

Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive The Reformed Presbytery

Oaths may be: (1) assertory — or affirmative — if we call God to witness the assertion of a past or present fact; promissory, if we call Him to witness a resolution which we bind ourselves to execute, or a vow made to Him, or an agreement entered into with our neighbour, or a vow made to God in favour of a third party; every promissory oath includes of necessity an assertory oath (see below).

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913