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/əˈsɜrʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
Her assertion that the company would turn a profit surprised many analysts.
An act of stating something firmly.
The lawyer's assertion of his client's innocence was convincing.
A claim or statement made without providing evidence.
His assertion that he could run a marathon without training was met with skepticism.
A declaration that something is true.
The scientist's assertion about climate change was supported by extensive research.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'assertionem', from 'assertus', past participle of 'asserere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a strong assertion:
a firm or confident statement that something is true.
to make an assertion:
to state something confidently or forcefully.
assertion of rights:
the act of stating one's rights or claims.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A bold claim made without proof.
He made an assertion, but no one believed him.
A statement someone insists on, often used in debates.
Her assertion in the argument was quite controversial.