self-as·ser·tion
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Definition of self-assertion
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: the act of asserting oneself or one's own rights, claims, or opinions
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: the act of asserting one's superiority over others
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“Self-assertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assertion. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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self-assertion
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English Language Learners Definition of self-assertion
: the act of expressing or defending your rights, claims, or opinions in a confident or forceful way
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The first known use of self-assertion was in 1805
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