Assertively
/əˈsɜːrtɪvli/
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- (adv.) In a manner showing confident and forceful declaration of rights or claims in legal contexts.
The attorney argued assertively to protect her client’s interests.
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Commentary
Use 'assertively' to describe the manner of making claims or statements in a legal setting, emphasizing confidence and firmness without aggression.
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