assertion

• Nom désignant une affirmation ferme et catégorique d'un fait ou d'une conviction, souvent faite sans apporter de preuves.

A noun referring to a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief, often made without providing evidence or proof.

1. B2formal

   A strong, confident statement or claim that something is true, often without providing immediate proof.

   Affirmation

   • The scientist made a bold assertion about the new theory.
   • Her assertion that the project would fail was met with skepticism.
   • He repeated his assertion that he had seen the suspect.

   Synonymesaffirmationallegationasseverationavowalclaimcontentiondeclarationproclamationprofessionstatement

2. Act of claimingB2formal

   The act of asserting or insisting on a right, opinion, or belief.

   Action d'affirmer

   • The lawyer's assertion of his client's innocence was compelling.
   • The assertion of authority by the new manager caused some tension.
   • Her assertion of independence surprised her family.

   Synonymesaffirmationallegationavowalclaimcontentiondeclarationinsistenceprotestation