assertion

[ uh-sur-shuhn ]

noun

1. a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason:

   a mere assertion;

   an unwarranted assertion.

   Synonyms: allegation, contention, claim

2. an act of asserting.

assertion

/ əˈsɜːʃən /

noun

1. a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
2. the act of asserting

Other Words From

• as·ser·tion·al adjective
• mis·as·ser·tion noun
• non·as·ser·tion noun
• o·ver·as·ser·tion noun
• re·as·ser·tion noun
• su·per·as·ser·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assertion¹

1375–1425; late Middle English assercion < Latin assertiōn- (stem of assertiō ). See assert, -ion

Example Sentences

In a statement, Cedars-Sinai said that “we respectfully disagree with the department’s assertions but pledge to continue working to improve maternal health equity.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the singer, who quit the band in 1995, took issue with the assertions, posting a lengthy post on Instagram on Sunday.

From BBC

Clare has acknowledged that some service providers may face difficult budget decisions but said that any assertion the policy is "somehow tearing down international education is absolutely and fundamentally wrong".

From BBC

Her “public assertions about voter fraud … have no basis in evidence," and her "public statements about court actions related to the election that are incorrect,” the school’s dean stated.

From Salon

Beyond his assertions of power, Mr. Ramaswamy is given to citing a blizzard of federal legal codes to back his bluster.

From New York Times

Related Words

• affirmation
• allegation
• contention
• insistence
• pronouncement