Assert
/əˈsɜːrt/
Definitions
- (v.) To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
The lawyer asserted the client's innocence in court.
- (v.) To insist on one's legal rights or claims.
The claimant asserted her entitlement to damages.
Forms
- asserts
- asserted
- asserting
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Commentary
Use 'assert' to convey confident declaration or enforcing legal rights; clarity and forcefulness are key in drafting.
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