Assertive
/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
Definitions
- (adj.) Confidently self-assured in stating opinions or demands.
The lawyer adopted an assertive tone during the negotiation.
- (adj.) Characterized by or displaying a strong assertion of rights or claims.
An assertive contract clause can protect a party's interests effectively.
Forms
- assertively
- assertiveness
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'assertive' often connotes confident but measured advocacy, distinct from aggressive or confrontational behavior.
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