assertion

noun as·ser·tion \ ə-ˈsər-shən , a- \

|Updated on: 12 Aug 2018

Examples: assertion in a Sentence

Definition of assertion

: the act of asserting or something that is asserted: such as

a : insistent and positive affirming, maintaining, or defending (as of a right or attribute)

an assertion of ownership/innocence

b : a declaration that something is the case

He presented no evidence to support his assertions.

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Examples of assertion in a Sentence

the assertion that all men have certain unalienable rights is set forth in the Declaration of Independence
made the unlikely assertion that gravity affects light

Recent Examples of assertion from the Web

Even Bolton seemed to distance himself from that assertion Sunday.

— william j. broad, The Seattle Times, "Bolton says North Korea could disarm in a year," 2 July 2018
The lawsuit, filed against Krauss and Prince George’s County, disputes that assertion.

— robert moran, Philly.com, "Lawsuit: Maryland cop and Delco native was wrongfully killed by another cop," 12 June 2018
Braun has talked about hitting into poor luck throughout the season and there are numbers to back up that assertion.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Haudricourt: Thames' return is something to welcome, not fret about, with erratic Brewers offense," 8 June 2018
That assertion has been challenged by many in the JCPS community, including parents, who point to board members' past statements that have been critical of the district, as well as members' ties to charter school advocacy groups.

— mandy mclaren, The Courier-Journal, "JCPS takeover: five things you missed from Wayne Lewis' KET interview," 8 June 2018
The White House disinviting the Eagles can help that assertion.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Why White House Rescinding Invitation to Eagles Could Boost Colin Kaepernick’s Collusion Case," 4 June 2018
Those who have touted the 1 percent celiac disease statistic are correct on that assertion, but a key piece is missing.

— hannah drown, cleveland.com, "How many people really need to avoid gluten in their diet?," 3 Apr. 2018
American John Isner believes he’s playing unbeatable tennis at the Miami Open and a look at his results makes that assertion hard to refute.

— sandra harawitt, miamiherald, "Playing his best tennis in a long time, Isner stuns the crowd favorite at the Miami Open | Miami Herald," 30 Mar. 2018
Over the past few days, Brady has repeated that assertion, while adding details about Philadelphia's fantastic defense, its terrific running game and a passing game led by Nick Foles that Brady believes is more dangerous than some people think.

— benjamin hoffman, Anchorage Daily News, "Tom Brady could be right: There is no underdog in this year’s Super Bowl," 4 Feb. 2018

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