Assertiveness
/əˈsɜːrtɪvnəs/
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- (n.) The quality of confidently and clearly stating one's legal rights or positions in negotiations or legal proceedings.
The attorney's assertiveness in court helped secure a favorable settlement for her client.
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Commentary
Assertiveness in legal contexts often balances between firmness in representation and maintaining professional decorum.
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