Asserted
/əˈsɜːrtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Declared or stated positively, especially as a legal claim or right.
The plaintiff's asserted rights were central to the litigation.
- (v.) Past tense of assert: to state or affirm with confidence, especially in legal contexts.
She asserted her ownership of the property in court.
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Commentary
Often used in legal pleadings to indicate a party is formally stating a fact or right without necessarily providing proof at that stage.
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