assertion
Translation
assertion, claim, declaration
Examples
His assertion of innocence was not believed.
His assertion of innocence was not believed.
We need evidence, not just a bold assertion.
We need evidence, not just a bold assertion.
Grammar Patterns
an assertion ((that ...)) a statement that something is true Her assertion that the project would succeed was correct.
an assertion ((of sth.)) the act of stating something firmly His assertion of his rights was necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: claim, declaration, statement; Antonyms: denial, refutation
Etymology
From Latin 'asserere' (to claim), from 'ad-' (to) + 'serere' (to join). The idea is of 'joining' one's opinion to a discussion.
Memory Tips
An assertion is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. Think of it as the result of the verb 'to assert'.