assert
verb
/əˈsɜːt/
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/əˈsɝt/
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- (reflexive) To insist on the legitimacy of one's rights, opinion, etc; not to allow oneself to be dismissed; to ensure that one is taken into consideration; to make oneself respected; to be assertive. See assert oneself.
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affirmer,
asseoir,
attester
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assertion
noun
/əˈsɜɹʃən/
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/əˈsɜːʃən/
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[əˈsɝʃn̩]
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- Something which is asserted; a declaration; a statement asserted.
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assertion,
confirmation
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- The act of asserting; positive declaration or averment.
- Maintenance; vindication
- (finance) the set of information that the statement preparer is providing in a financial statement audit.
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affirmation
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assertive
adjective
/əˈsɝtɪv/
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- Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
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assertif,
assuré
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assertiveness
noun
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- The quality of being assertive.
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assertivité
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