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Definition of self–assertion
1 : the act of asserting oneself or one's own rights, claims, or opinions
2 : the act of asserting one's superiority over others
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First Known Use of self–assertion
1806
SELF–ASSERTION Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of self–assertion for English Language Learners
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: the act of expressing or defending your rights, claims, or opinions in a confident or forceful way
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