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assertion

[uh-sur-shuhn]

noun

  1. a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason.

    a mere assertion;

    an unwarranted assertion.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. an act of asserting.



assertion

/ əˈɜːʃə /

noun

  1. a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence

  2. the act of asserting

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • assertional adjective
  • misassertion noun
  • nonassertion noun
  • overassertion noun
  • reassertion noun
  • superassertion noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of assertion1

1375–1425; late Middle English assercion < Latin پō- (stem of پō ). See assert, -ion
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After several days of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, Baier was critical of Netanyahu's assertion that his "preemptive strike" was necessary.

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In fact, “The Life of Chuck” makes the most terrifying assertion of the summer so far: Twee is headed for a revival.

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“The DOJ assertions are not in themselves law, and the letter by itself cannot be an enforcement mechanism,” Thurmond wrote.

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But some fishing communities have pushed back on the assertion that certain fishing practices need to be banned in these areas.

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Musk responds in real-time to the broadcast from the Oval Office, dismissing Trump's assertions.

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