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    Assertion (en. Assertion)

    /a.sɛʁ.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A firm statement of a fact or opinion.
    His assertion about the need to change policy sparked a debate.
    Son assertion sur la nécessité de changer de politique a suscité un débat.
    An act that affirms or declares something.
    He made an assertion without presenting any evidence.
    Il a fait une assertion sans présenter de preuves.
    In law, an assertion presented before a court.
    The defense's assertion rests on the presumption of innocence.
    L'assertion de la défense repose sur la présomption d'innocence.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'assertio', which means 'affirmation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make an assertion
    To formulate an affirmation or a statement.
    faire une assertion
    to question an assertion
    To challenge the validity of an assertion.
    remettre en question une assertion
    an unfounded assertion
    An assertion that is not based on evidence.
    une assertion sans fondement

    Related Words

    to affirm
    To express something with certainty.
    affirmer
    to declare
    To officially express something.
    déclarer
    to proclaim
    To announce something solemnly.
    proclamer

    Slang Meanings

    To have the nerve
    He had the nerve to make such a provocative assertion.
    Il a eu le culot de faire une assertion aussi provocante.
    To joke
    Don't take him seriously, it was just an assertion to joke.
    Ne le prends pas au sérieux, c'était juste une assertion pour blaguer.