reassertion
noun
re·as·ser·tion
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsər-shən 
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plural reassertions
: the act or an instance of reasserting something : a second or fresh assertion
It was, however, a reassertion of an American stake in both the conduct and the outcome of the war.—
Charles Krauthammer
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Democrats surely would join in a veto-proof reassertion of congressional prerogative.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
There must be a strong authorization of the War Powers Act and a reassertion of Congress’ power of the purse at the very least.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, Beijing is mindful of Trump’s reassertion of an aggressive Monroe Doctrine approach to the United States’ southern neighbors.
—Kerry E. Ratigan, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The Saudi reassertion of the Arab Peace Initiative, which predicates peace with Israel on the creation of a Palestinian state, shows how potent the shift has been.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
There must be a strong authorization of the War Powers Act and a reassertion of Congress’ power of the purse at the very least.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Nonetheless, Beijing is mindful of Trump’s reassertion of an aggressive Monroe Doctrine approach to the United States’ southern neighbors.
—Kerry E. Ratigan, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
The Saudi reassertion of the Arab Peace Initiative, which predicates peace with Israel on the creation of a Palestinian state, shows how potent the shift has been.
—Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Reassertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassertion. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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