Meaning of the word assertion in English
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assertion
US /əˈsɝː.ʃən/
UK /əˈsɝː.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
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His assertion that the company was failing proved to be false.
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The politician made a bold assertion about economic growth.
2.
the action of asserting something
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The lawyer's strong assertion of his client's innocence impressed the jury.
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She defended her rights with a firm assertion of her beliefs.
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