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assertion
[uh-sur-shuhn]
noun
a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason.
a mere assertion;
an unwarranted assertion.
Synonyms: , ,an act of asserting.
assertion
/ əˈɜːʃə /
noun
a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
the act of asserting
Other 51Թ Forms
- assertional adjective
- misassertion noun
- nonassertion noun
- overassertion noun
- reassertion noun
- superassertion noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of assertion1
Example Sentences
After several days of missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, Baier was critical of Netanyahu's assertion that his "preemptive strike" was necessary.
In fact, “The Life of Chuck” makes the most terrifying assertion of the summer so far: Twee is headed for a revival.
“The DOJ assertions are not in themselves law, and the letter by itself cannot be an enforcement mechanism,” Thurmond wrote.
But some fishing communities have pushed back on the assertion that certain fishing practices need to be banned in these areas.
Musk responds in real-time to the broadcast from the Oval Office, dismissing Trump's assertions.
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